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2018 Kia Forte vs. 2012 Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Kia Forte vs. 2012 Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,715

2012 Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,557

2012 Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelForteForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $19,100
Base Invoice $20,410 $18,190
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 80 75
Floor mats 125  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo tray 67 60
Floor mats 102  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 605 1,865
Options (change) 502 1,617
Destination 895 750
Total Price $23,100 $21,715
Total Invoice $21,807 $20,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Kia Forte vs. 2012 Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $896
Model Year20182012
ModelForteForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$23,100$21,715
Adjustments for Features-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,725$21,715
Total Invoice$21,807$20,557
Adjustments for Features-3540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,453$20,557

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Features Comparison: 2018 Kia Forte vs. 2012 Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelForteForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,900$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3540

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Kia Forte vs. 2012 Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelForteForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.2,822 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Kia Forte SX

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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