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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: $3,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,460

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $3,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForteForteForteElementElement
TrimLXEXSXEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $20,835 $21,656
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 895 895 895 670 670
Total Price $19,220 $23,120 $24,820 $23,055 $23,940
Total Invoice $18,460 $21,963 $23,419 $21,505 $22,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,092
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForteForteForteElementElement
TrimLXEXSXEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7A5M5
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$23,055$23,940
Adjustments for Features-875-3,630-3,905-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,345$19,490$20,915$22,205$23,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$2,570$0$1,735
Total Invoice$18,460$21,963$23,419$21,505$22,326
Adjustments for Features-840-3,448-3,685-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,620$18,515$19,734$20,712$22,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$895$2,114$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182018201820092009
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 automatic   $900 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Removable cooler console   $175 
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  
USB port$25$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  
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
Metal pedals  $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$2,695$5,450$5,725$2,670$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$3,630$3,905$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-840-3,448-3,685-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182009
ModelForteElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length171.3 in169.9 in
Width70.1 in71.6 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft374.6 ft3

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