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Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,890

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,915

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelForteCivic
TrimSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $22,105
Base Invoice $16,660 $20,350
Sunroof 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Sunroof 610  
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Options (change) 1,700 0
Options (change) 1,560 0
Destination 695 670
Total Price $19,890 $22,775
Total Invoice $18,915 $21,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,224
Model Year20102009
ModelForteCivic
TrimSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$19,890$22,775
Adjustments for Features-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,765$22,775
Total Invoice$18,915$21,020
Adjustments for Features-1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,796$21,020

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20102009
ModelForteCivic
TrimSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$1,800$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1190

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20102009
ModelForteCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in176.7 in
Width69.9 in69.0 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.0 ft3

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