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Kia Forte vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,765

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,547

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelFortePilotPilot
TrimEXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $34,720 $39,370
Base Invoice $17,430 $31,743 $35,984
Technology Package 1,900    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo net 40    
Navigation system   2,000  
Technology Package 1,655    
Sunroof 655    
Cargo net 32    
Navigation system   1,824  
Options (change) 2,690 2,000 0
Options (change) 2,342 1,824 0
Destination 775 830 830
Total Price $21,765 $37,550 $40,200
Total Invoice $20,547 $34,397 $36,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,174
Model Year201320122012
ModelFortePilotPilot
TrimEXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6246, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$21,765$37,550$40,200
Adjustments for Features0-5,105-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,765$32,445$33,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$20,547$34,397$36,814
Adjustments for Features0-4,676-6,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,547$29,721$30,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$609

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201320122012
ModelFortePilotPilot
TrimEXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Media drive $15$15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,075$7,180$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,676-6,484

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20132012
ModelFortePilot
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.2 in
Length170.9 in191.4 in
Width69.9 in78.5 in
Height57.5 in71.0 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.447.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft387.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36033%

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