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Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,690

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,925

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelForteForteInsight
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,995 $17,495 $21,965
Base Invoice $15,230 $16,660 $20,917
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 790
Total Price $16,690 $18,190 $22,755
Total Invoice $15,925 $17,355 $21,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,564
Model Year201020102012
ModelForteForteInsight
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4173hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17185/60-15
Total Price$16,690$18,190$22,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,690$16,815$20,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0
Total Invoice$15,925$17,355$21,707
Adjustments for Features0-1,312-2,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,925$16,043$19,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$118$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Model Year201020102012
ModelForteForteInsight
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$600$1,975$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,312-2,218

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20102012
ModelForteInsight
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in100.4 in
Length178.3 in172.3 in
Width69.9 in66.7 in
Height57.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.731.5 ft3

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