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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: $26,185

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,584

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimEXRTL-T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $19,500 $36,080
Base Invoice $18,528 $32,984
Technology Package 2,300  
215/45HR17 300  
Premium Package 2,600  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 495  
Technology Package 2,074  
215/45HR17 269  
Premium Package 2,348  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 410  
Options (change) 5,885 0
Options (change) 5,256 0
Destination 800 940
Total Price $26,185 $37,020
Total Invoice $24,584 $33,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,443
Model Year20142018
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimEXRTL-T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine173hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18
Total Price$26,185$37,020
Adjustments for Features-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,010$37,020
Total Invoice$24,584$33,924
Adjustments for Features-1,1030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,481$33,924

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20142018
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimEXRTL-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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Dual-action tailgate $200
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$4,375$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1030

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20142018
ModelForteRidgeline
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.3 in125.2 in
Length179.5 in210.0 in
Width70.1 in78.6 in
Height56.5 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.4,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft37.3 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested205057%
Total Not Requested157543%

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