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2012 Kia Forte vs. 2015 Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Kia Forte vs. 2015 Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,560

2012 Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,163

2012 Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelForteForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $19,390
Base Invoice $18,190 $18,432
Technology Package 1,800 2,400
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40 50
Wheel locks 45 55
Cargo tray 75 80
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Floor mats   115
Technology Package 1,570 2,167
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32 42
Wheel locks 36 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 3,710 6,300
Options (change) 3,223 5,689
Destination 750 825
Total Price $23,560 $26,515
Total Invoice $22,163 $24,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Kia Forte vs. 2015 Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $925
Model Year20122015
ModelForteForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$23,560$26,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,560$24,540
Total Invoice$22,163$24,946
Adjustments for Features0-1,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,163$23,088

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Features Comparison: 2012 Kia Forte vs. 2015 Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
ModelForteForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,550$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,858

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Kia Forte vs. 2015 Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
ModelForteForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 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%

Option Package Details
2015 Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested240066%
Total Not Requested122534%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%

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