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Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelForteClarityClarity
TrimSXElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $36,620 $58,490
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Universal garage door opener 70    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Options (change) 1,950 0 0
Options (change) 1,680 0 0
Destination 695 890 890
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $20,140 $30,010 $59,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,124
Model Year201020172017
ModelForteClarityClarity
TrimSXElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,140$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features0-6,905-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,140$23,105$52,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,620

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year201020172017
ModelForteClarityClarity
TrimSXElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
Regeneration paddles $100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
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  
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250
Synthetic suede trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,345$9,250$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,905$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments01,521-100

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20102017
ModelForteClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length178.3 in192.7 in
Width69.9 in73.9 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.3 ft3

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

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