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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: $19,220

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,460

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720072007
ModelForteForteForteElementElement
TrimLXEXSXEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $20,910 $22,695
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $19,347 $20,994
Floor mats 125 125 125    
Floor mats 102 102 102    
Options (change) 125 125 125 0 0
Options (change) 102 102 102 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 595 595
Total Price $19,220 $23,120 $24,820 $21,505 $23,290
Total Invoice $18,460 $21,963 $23,419 $19,942 $21,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,827
Model Year20172017201720072007
ModelForteForteForteElementElement
TrimLXEXSXEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$19,220$23,120$24,820$21,505$23,290
Adjustments for Features-1,400-4,330-4,5300-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,820$18,790$20,290$21,505$23,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$2,470$0$1,560
Total Invoice$18,460$21,963$23,419$19,942$21,589
Adjustments for Features-1,345-4,113-4,2740-209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,115$17,850$19,145$19,942$21,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$2,030$0$1,438

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172017201720072007
ModelForteForteForteElementElement
TrimLXEXSXEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support $0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player$125  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25  
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Fog lights $125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,720$5,650$5,850$1,320$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$4,330$4,530$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,345-4,113-4,2740-209

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172007
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 Weight2,929 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 Room53.8 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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