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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: $20,710

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,665

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelForteCivic
TrimEXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $22,555
Base Invoice $18,528 $20,956
Rear spoiler 295  
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 244  
Floor mats 93  
Options (change) 410 0
Options (change) 337 0
Destination 800 790
Total Price $20,710 $23,345
Total Invoice $19,665 $21,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,299
Model Year20142012
ModelForteCivic
TrimEXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$20,710$23,345
Adjustments for Features-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,480$23,345
Total Invoice$19,665$21,746
Adjustments for Features-2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,447$21,746

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20142012
ModelForteCivic
TrimEXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,025$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2180

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20142012
ModelForteCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length179.5 in177.3 in
Width70.1 in69.0 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.5 ft3

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