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Kia Forte vs. Honda CR-Z Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Honda CR-Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,965

Honda CR-Z   
Difference: $130

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,010

Honda CR-Z   
Difference: $192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelForteForteForteCR-ZCR-Z
TrimLXEXSXBaseEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $20,145 $21,990
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $19,190 $20,941
Popular Plus Package 2,000        
Popular Plus Package 1,844        
Options (change) 2,000 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,844 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 820 820
Total Price $21,095 $22,995 $24,695 $20,965 $22,810
Total Invoice $20,202 $21,861 $23,317 $20,010 $21,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda CR-Z

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,618
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelForteForteForteCR-ZCR-Z
TrimLXEXSXBaseEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4130hp I4 H130hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6160, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18195/55-16195/55-16
Total Price$21,095$22,995$24,695$20,965$22,810
Adjustments for Features-1,890-3,215-3,4900-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,205$19,780$21,205$20,965$21,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,000$0$730
Total Invoice$20,202$21,861$23,317$20,010$21,761
Adjustments for Features-1,810-3,056-3,2950-1,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,392$18,805$20,022$20,010$20,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$413$1,630$0$687

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelForteForteForteCR-ZCR-Z
TrimLXEXSXBaseEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver   $10 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,075$4,400$4,675$1,185$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$3,215$3,490$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,810-3,056-3,2950-1,064

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year20182015
ModelForteCR-Z
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in95.9 in
Length171.3 in160.5 in
Width70.1 in68.5 in
Height57.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.2,640 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft325.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
LED tail lights0No
Approach detection25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Map lights25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested105551%
Total Not Requested100049%

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