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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: $1,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelForteCivic
TrimSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $22,715
Base Invoice $18,000 $21,105
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Navigation system   1,500
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Navigation system   1,389
Options (change) 3,550 1,500
Options (change) 3,095 1,389
Destination 695 790
Total Price $23,140 $25,005
Total Invoice $21,790 $23,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,453
Model Year20112013
ModelForteCivic
TrimSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$23,140$25,005
Adjustments for Features-2,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,060$25,005
Total Invoice$21,790$23,284
Adjustments for Features-1,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,831$23,284

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20112013
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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$3,075$995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20112013
ModelForteCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length178.3 in179.4 in
Width69.9 in69.0 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%
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
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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