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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: $26,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelForteClarityClarity
TrimEXElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $36,620 $58,490
Premium Package 3,000    
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 115    
Rear spoiler 295    
Premium Package 2,717    
Premium Plus Package 1,796    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 93    
Rear spoiler 244    
Options (change) 5,760 0 0
Options (change) 5,141 0 0
Destination 850 890 890
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $26,600 $30,010 $59,380

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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: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,966
Model Year201620172017
ModelForteClarityClarity
TrimEXElectricFuel 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$26,600$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,600$27,160$56,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,620

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year201620172017
ModelForteClarityClarity
TrimEXElectricFuel 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  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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
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
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250
Synthetic suede trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$3,625$6,475$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0628-39

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20162017
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.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested245073%
Total Not Requested92527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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