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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: $24,310

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $535

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,987

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelForteCivic
TrimSSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $22,555
Base Invoice $18,318 $20,956
Premium Package 2,500  
Technology Package 1,490  
Floor mats 125  
Navigation system   1,500
Premium Package 2,301  
Technology Package 1,371  
Floor mats 102  
Navigation system   1,389
Options (change) 4,115 1,500
Options (change) 3,774 1,389
Destination 895 790
Total Price $24,310 $24,845
Total Invoice $22,987 $23,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,439
Model Year20172012
ModelForteCivic
TrimSSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$24,310$24,845
Adjustments for Features-3,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,830$24,845
Total Invoice$22,987$23,135
Adjustments for Features-3,2910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,696$23,135

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20172012
ModelForteCivic
TrimSSi
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$4,550$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2910

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20172012
ModelForteCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length179.5 in177.3 in
Width70.1 in69.0 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested212594%

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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