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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelForteCivicCivic
TrimSXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $25,150 $27,850
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Navigation system   1,000  
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Navigation system   926  
Options (change) 3,550 1,000 0
Options (change) 3,095 926 0
Destination 750 955 955
Total Price $23,400 $27,105 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,223
Model Year201220202020
ModelForteCivicCivic
TrimSXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$23,400$27,105$28,805
Adjustments for Features0-850-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$26,255$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201220202020
ModelForteCivicCivic
TrimSXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,850$2,700$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-59-143

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122020
ModelForteCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in182.3 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height57.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,918 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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