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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: $19,220

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $3,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,460

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForteForteForteInsight
TrimLXEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $21,490
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $20,276
Floor mats 125 125 125  
Floor mats 102 102 102  
Options (change) 125 125 125 0
Options (change) 102 102 102 0
Destination 895 895 895 770
Total Price $19,220 $23,120 $24,820 $22,260
Total Invoice $18,460 $21,963 $23,419 $21,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,468
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForteForteForteInsight
TrimLXEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6S7CVT-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)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18175/65-15
Total Price$19,220$23,120$24,820$22,260
Adjustments for Features0-2,755-3,030-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,220$20,365$21,790$22,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$2,570$0
Total Invoice$18,460$21,963$23,419$21,046
Adjustments for Features0-2,617-2,859-118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,460$19,346$20,560$20,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$886$2,100$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForteForteForteInsight
TrimLXEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist $25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50  $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   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
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$100
Total Value of Features$2,095$4,850$5,125$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755$3,030$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,617-2,859-118

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20182011
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 Weight2,929 lb.2,724 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 Room53.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft331.5 ft3

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