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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: $24,250

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $525

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,854

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $43

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelForteCivic
TrimEXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $22,105
Base Invoice $18,993 $20,350
Premium Package 3,000  
Rear spoiler 295  
Floor mats 115  
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 2,717  
Rear spoiler 244  
Floor mats 93  
Navigation system   1,834
Options (change) 3,410 2,000
Options (change) 3,054 1,834
Destination 850 670
Total Price $24,250 $24,775
Total Invoice $22,897 $22,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,968
Model Year20162009
ModelForteCivic
TrimEXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,250$24,775
Adjustments for Features-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,120$24,775
Total Invoice$22,897$22,854
Adjustments for Features-2,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,886$22,854

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20162009
ModelForteCivic
TrimEXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Metal pedals $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,825$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0110

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20162009
ModelForteCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in176.7 in
Width70.1 in69.0 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested160047%
Total Not Requested177553%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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