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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: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $590

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $106

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForteCivic
TrimSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $21,310
Base Invoice $18,000 $19,621
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Navigation system   1,750
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Navigation system   1,605
Options (change) 3,550 1,750
Options (change) 3,095 1,605
Destination 695 670
Total Price $23,140 $23,730
Total Invoice $21,790 $21,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,842
Model Year20112008
ModelForteCivic
TrimSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$23,140$23,730
Adjustments for Features-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,235$23,730
Total Invoice$21,790$21,896
Adjustments for Features-2,7360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,054$21,896

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20112008
ModelForteCivic
TrimSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,875$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7360

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20112008
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 Weight2,870 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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