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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: $26,625

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $31,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelForteClarityClarityClarity
TrimEXPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $18,432 $35,090 $0 $0
Premium Package 2,700      
UVO Package 900      
Technology Package 2,400      
Rear spoiler 295      
Floor mats 115      
Premium Package 2,441      
UVO Package 837      
Technology Package 2,167      
Rear spoiler 244      
Floor mats 93      
Options (change) 6,410 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,782 0 0 0
Destination 825 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $26,625 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $25,039 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,132
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelForteClarityClarityClarity
TrimEXPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,625$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-2,325-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,625$27,520$27,690$57,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$25,039$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features0-2,350512-31
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,039$26,135$-6,093$864
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,228$0$6,957

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelForteClarityClarityClarity
TrimEXPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack $0  
26 kWh battery pack  $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Regeneration paddles $100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Tachometer$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250
Synthetic suede trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$4,150$6,625$6,475$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$2,325$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,350512-31

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20152018
ModelForteClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in192.7 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height56.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested147541%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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