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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelForteClarityClarity
TrimSXElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $36,620 $58,490
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Options (change) 3,550 0 0
Options (change) 3,095 0 0
Destination 750 890 890
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $23,400 $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: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,648
Model Year201220172017
ModelForteClarityClarity
TrimSXElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT6A1A1
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$23,400$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features0-4,525-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$25,485$55,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,620

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year201220172017
ModelForteClarityClarity
TrimSXElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Tachometer$75  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,425$7,950$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,525$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0997-64

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122017
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
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%

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