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2018 Kia Forte vs. 2017 Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Kia Forte vs. 2017 Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,350

2018 Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $290

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,518

2018 Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelForteForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $21,300
Base Invoice $20,410 $20,130
Premium Plus Package 3,900 4,490
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
Remote start 495 495
Rear spoiler 295 295
Paint, special white 295 295
Premium Plus Package 3,570 4,119
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
Remote start 410 410
Rear spoiler 244 244
Paint, special white 269 269
Options (change) 5,855 6,445
Options (change) 5,213 5,762
Destination 895 895
Total Price $28,350 $28,640
Total Invoice $26,518 $26,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Kia Forte vs. 2017 Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $222
Model Year20182017
ModelForteForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,350$28,640
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,350$28,590
Total Invoice$26,518$26,787
Adjustments for Features0-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,518$26,740

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Features Comparison: 2018 Kia Forte vs. 2017 Kia Forte

Model Year20182017
ModelForteForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Total Value of Features$1,100$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47

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See a complete comparison of 2018 Kia Forte vs. 2017 Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: 2018 Kia Forte vs. 2017 Kia Forte

Model Year20182017
ModelForteForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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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See a complete comparison of 2018 Kia Forte vs. 2017 Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
2018 Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested4475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2017 Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Total Requested4775100%
Total Not Requested00%

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