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Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,490

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimEXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $15,995 $34,930
Base Invoice $15,230 $31,935
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Premium Package 800  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Premium Package 700  
4-speed automatic 960  
Options (change) 2,800 0
Options (change) 2,530 0
Destination 695 830
Total Price $19,490 $35,760
Total Invoice $18,455 $32,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,857
Model Year20102012
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimEXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine156hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionA4A5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18
Total Price$19,490$35,760
Adjustments for Features0-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,490$30,900
Total Invoice$18,455$32,765
Adjustments for Features0-4,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,455$28,312

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20102012
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimEXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power sliding rear window $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Dual-action tailgate $200
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,845$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,453

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20102012
ModelForteRidgeline
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase104.3 in122.0 in
Length178.3 in206.8 in
Width69.9 in76.3 in
Height57.5 in70.3 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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