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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: $20,365

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,537

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelForteForteForteInsight
TrimLXEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,090 $20,390 $20,990 $21,965
Base Invoice $17,359 $19,367 $19,811 $20,917
Popular Plus Package 1,310      
Floor mats 115 115 115  
Popular Plus Package 1,235      
Floor mats 93 93 93  
Options (change) 1,425 115 115 0
Options (change) 1,328 93 93 0
Destination 850 850 850 790
Total Price $20,365 $21,355 $21,955 $22,755
Total Invoice $19,537 $20,310 $20,754 $21,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,415
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelForteForteForteInsight
TrimLXEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4173hp I4201hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6M6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18185/60-15
Total Price$20,365$21,355$21,955$22,755
Adjustments for Features-255-730-1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,110$20,625$21,850$22,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$1,740$0
Total Invoice$19,537$20,310$20,754$21,707
Adjustments for Features-245-694-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,292$19,616$20,655$21,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$324$1,363$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelForteForteForteInsight
TrimLXEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0 
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$2,225$2,700$2,075$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$730$105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-245-694-990

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20162012
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 LX

Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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