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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: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $32,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteClarityClarityClarity
TrimEXPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $20,410 $35,090 $0 $0
Premium Plus Package 3,900      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 125      
Rear spoiler 295      
Premium Plus Package 3,570      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 102      
Rear spoiler 244      
Options (change) 4,670 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,207 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $27,165 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $25,512 $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: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,891
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteClarityClarityClarity
TrimEXPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp 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$27,165$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,025-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,165$28,820$28,990$58,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$25,512$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features0-1,116226-12
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,512$27,369$-6,379$883
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,748$0$7,262

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year2018201820182018
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   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
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 
Aux input$50   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
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
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
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$4,400$5,575$5,425$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,025$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116226-12

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20182018
ModelForteClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in192.7 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,909 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 Room53.8 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested302568%
Total Not Requested145032%

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