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2017 Kia Forte vs. 2021 Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2017 Kia Forte vs. 2021 Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,855

2017 Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelForteForte
TrimEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $22,790
Universal garage door opener 350 350
Cargo net 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95
Mud guards 95 95
Floor mats 125 125
Paint, special black 295 295
Remote start 495 495
Universal garage door opener 291 291
Cargo net 42 42
Rear bumper protector 62 62
Cargo tray 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78
Mud guards 78 78
Floor mats 102 102
Paint, special black 269 269
Remote start 410 410
Options (change) 1,660 1,660
Options (change) 1,399 1,399
Destination 895 995
Total Price $23,855 $25,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2017 Kia Forte vs. 2021 Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2017 Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2021 Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,466
Model Year20172021
ModelForteForte
TrimEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,855$25,445
Adjustments for Features-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$25,445

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Features Comparison: 2017 Kia Forte vs. 2021 Kia Forte

Model Year20172021
ModelForteForte
TrimEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,025$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5640

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Specifications Comparison: 2017 Kia Forte vs. 2021 Kia Forte

Model Year20172021
ModelForteForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in182.7 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2021 Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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