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Kia Forte vs. Honda HR-V Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Honda HR-V Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,980

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $81

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteHR-V
TrimEXSXEX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $25,040
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $24,340
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Floor mats 125 125  
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Floor mats 102 102  
Options (change) 3,725 3,725 0
Options (change) 3,338 3,338 0
Destination 895 895 940
Total Price $26,720 $28,420 $25,980
Total Invoice $25,199 $26,655 $25,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda HR-V

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,519
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteHR-V
TrimEXSXEX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4141hp I4
TransmissionT6S7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$26,720$28,420$25,980
Adjustments for Features-1,525-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,195$26,720$25,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$25,199$26,655$25,280
Adjustments for Features-1,438-1,5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,761$25,061$25,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteHR-V
TrimEXSXEX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HDMI port  $25
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,975$4,150$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,438-1,5940

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year20182018
ModelForteHR-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in102.8 in
Length171.3 in169.1 in
Width70.1 in69.8 in
Height57.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft358.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested202548%
Total Not Requested222552%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested212551%

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