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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: $20,615

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $890

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,652

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420072007
ModelForteForteElementElement
TrimEXSXEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,700 $20,900 $20,910 $22,695
Base Invoice $18,759 $19,717 $19,347 $20,994
Floor mats 115 115    
Floor mats 93 93    
Options (change) 115 115 0 0
Options (change) 93 93 0 0
Destination 800 800 595 595
Total Price $20,615 $21,815 $21,505 $23,290
Total Invoice $19,652 $20,610 $19,942 $21,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,131
Model Year2014201420072007
ModelForteForteElementElement
TrimEXSXEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4201hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$20,615$21,815$21,505$23,290
Adjustments for Features-2,980-2,2800-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,635$19,535$21,505$23,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$0$1,560
Total Invoice$19,652$20,610$19,942$21,589
Adjustments for Features-2,841-2,1540-209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,811$18,456$19,942$21,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0$1,438

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Model Year2014201420072007
ModelForteForteElementElement
TrimEXSXEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,600$2,900$620$845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$2,280$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,841-2,1540-209

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Model Year20142007
ModelForteElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length171.3 in169.3 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft377.1 ft3

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