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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimSXRTL-T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $19,100 $36,080
Base Invoice $18,190 $32,984
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Options (change) 3,550 0
Options (change) 3,095 0
Destination 750 940
Total Price $23,400 $37,020
Total Invoice $22,035 $33,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,982
Model Year20122018
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimSXRTL-T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine173hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18
Total Price$23,400$37,020
Adjustments for Features0-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$36,030
Total Invoice$22,035$33,924
Adjustments for Features0-907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$33,017

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20122018
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimSXRTL-T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Dual-action tailgate $200
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear defrost$200 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,075$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-907

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20122018
ModelForteRidgeline
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase104.3 in125.2 in
Length178.3 in210.0 in
Width69.9 in78.6 in
Height57.5 in70.2 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.4,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft37.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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