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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: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $735

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelForteForteInsight
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,700 $20,900 $21,965
Base Invoice $18,759 $19,717 $20,917
Technology Package 2,000 1,800  
Premium Package 2,600 2,200  
Floor mats 115 115  
Navigation system     1,725
Technology Package 1,800 1,624  
Premium Package 2,348 1,986  
Floor mats 93 93  
Navigation system     1,637
Options (change) 4,715 4,115 1,725
Options (change) 4,241 3,703 1,637
Destination 800 800 790
Total Price $25,215 $25,815 $24,480
Total Invoice $23,800 $24,220 $23,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,433
Model Year201420142012
ModelForteForteInsight
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18185/60-15
Total Price$25,215$25,815$24,480
Adjustments for Features-5,180-4,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,035$21,510$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0
Total Invoice$23,800$24,220$23,344
Adjustments for Features-4,889-4,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,911$20,181$23,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,270$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Model Year201420142012
ModelForteForteInsight
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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
Total Value of Features$6,850$5,975$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,180$4,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,889-4,0390

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20142012
ModelForteInsight
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.4 in
Length171.3 in172.3 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft331.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3625100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3350100%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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