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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: $27,725

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020172017
ModelForteClarityClarity
TrimEXElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,090 $36,620 $58,490
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
Options (change) 4,207 0 0
Destination 965 890 890
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $27,725 $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: $1,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,551
Model Year202020172017
ModelForteClarityClarity
TrimEXElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionCVT-6A1A1
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$27,725$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,725$28,960$58,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,620

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year202020172017
ModelForteClarityClarity
TrimEXElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 
Aux input$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250
Synthetic suede trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$4,375$5,425$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0231-12

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20202017
ModelForteClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length182.7 in192.7 in
Width70.9 in73.9 in
Height56.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 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 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested302568%
Total Not Requested145032%

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