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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: $20,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,665

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimEXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $17,395 $34,730
Base Invoice $16,570 $31,458
Technology Package 1,800  
Premium Package 950  
Navigation system   2,350
Technology Package 1,570  
Premium Package 830  
Navigation system   2,124
Options (change) 2,750 2,350
Options (change) 2,400 2,124
Destination 695 810
Total Price $20,840 $37,890
Total Invoice $19,665 $34,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,252
Model Year20112011
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimEXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine156hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18
Total Price$20,840$37,890
Adjustments for Features0-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,840$32,960
Total Invoice$19,665$34,392
Adjustments for Features0-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,665$29,917

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20112011
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimEXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power sliding rear window $250
Proximity key$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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$2,425$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,475

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20112011
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 Weight2,769 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested37523%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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