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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: $25,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,356

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimEXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $19,990 $32,940
Base Invoice $18,993 $29,661
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Premium Package 3,000  
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package 1,796  
Premium Package 2,717  
Navigation system   1,818
Options (change) 5,000 2,000
Options (change) 4,513 1,818
Destination 850 595
Total Price $25,840 $35,535
Total Invoice $24,356 $32,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,298
Model Year20162007
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimEXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine173hp I4247hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/65-17
Total Price$25,840$35,535
Adjustments for Features0-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$35,070
Total Invoice$24,356$32,074
Adjustments for Features0-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,356$31,654

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20162007
ModelForteRidgeline
TrimEXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power sliding rear window $250
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Rear defrost$200 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-420

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20162007
ModelForteRidgeline
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.3 in122.0 in
Length179.5 in206.8 in
Width70.1 in76.3 in
Height56.5 in70.3 in
Curb Weight2,959 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested280083%
Total Not Requested57517%

Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Aux input50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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