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Kia Forte vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,725

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForteElement
TrimEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $23,270
Base Invoice $17,430 $21,656
Technology Package 1,900  
Sunroof 750  
Navigation system   1,700
Technology Package 1,655  
Sunroof 655  
Navigation system   1,577
Options (change) 2,650 1,700
Options (change) 2,310 1,577
Destination 775 670
Total Price $21,725 $25,640
Total Invoice $20,515 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,202
Model Year20132009
ModelForteElement
TrimEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-18
Total Price$21,725$25,640
Adjustments for Features-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,745$25,640
Total Invoice$20,515$23,903
Adjustments for Features-2,8140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,701$23,903

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Model Year20132009
ModelForteElement
TrimEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Removable second row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,200$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8140

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Honda Element features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Model Year20132009
ModelForteElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in101.4 in
Length170.9 in169.9 in
Width69.9 in71.6 in
Height57.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft374.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Honda Element specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

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