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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: $19,095

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,358

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForteForteForteInsight
TrimLXEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $19,330
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $18,062
Automatic climate control, front       1,200
Automatic climate control, front       1,119
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,200
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,119
Destination 895 895 895 595
Total Price $19,095 $22,995 $24,695 $21,125
Total Invoice $18,358 $21,861 $23,317 $19,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,730
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForteForteForteInsight
TrimLXEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I473hp I3 H
TransmissionT6T6S7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18165/65-14
Total Price$19,095$22,995$24,695$21,125
Adjustments for Features-4,485-7,240-7,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,610$15,755$17,255$21,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$2,645$0
Total Invoice$18,358$21,861$23,317$19,776
Adjustments for Features-4,312-6,883-7,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,046$14,978$16,292$19,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$932$2,246$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForteForteForteInsight
TrimLXEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist $25$25 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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   
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,170$7,925$8,125$685
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,485$7,240$7,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,312-6,883-7,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20182006
ModelForteInsight
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in94.5 in
Length171.3 in155.1 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in53.3 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.1,851 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in48.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Insight

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Air conditioning900Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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