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2018 Kia Forte vs. 2015 Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Kia Forte vs. 2015 Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,515

2015 Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $540

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,776

2015 Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelForteForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $19,390
Base Invoice $20,410 $18,432
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Rear spoiler 295 295
Remote start 495 495
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125 115
Mud guards 95 95
Cargo mat 95 95
Cargo tray 80 80
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo net 50 50
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Technology Package   2,400
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Rear spoiler 244 244
Remote start 410 410
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102 93
Mud guards 78 78
Cargo mat 78 78
Cargo tray 67 67
Rear bumper protector 62 62
Cargo net 42 42
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Technology Package   2,167
Options (change) 5,560 7,300
Options (change) 4,944 6,519
Destination 895 825
Total Price $28,055 $27,515
Total Invoice $26,249 $25,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Kia Forte vs. 2015 Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $743
Model Year20182015
ModelForteForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,055$27,515
Adjustments for Features-1,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,755$27,515
Total Invoice$26,249$25,776
Adjustments for Features-1,2160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,033$25,776

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Features Comparison: 2018 Kia Forte vs. 2015 Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
ModelForteForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Total Value of Features$3,125$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2160

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Kia Forte vs. 2015 Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
ModelForteForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 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 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
2018 Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats150No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested297569%
Total Not Requested135031%

Option Package Details
2015 Kia Forte EX

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 seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested332592%
Total Not Requested3008%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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