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Kia Forte vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,785

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102021
ModelForteSeltos
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $27,990
Premium Package 800  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Floor mats   130
Sunroof   700
Premium Package 700  
Cargo net 32 0
Cargo tray 60 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
4-speed automatic 960  
Floor mats   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 2,095 960
Options (change) 1,897 0
Destination 695 1,175
Total Price $18,785 $30,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,104
Model Year20102021
ModelForteSeltos
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$18,785$30,125
Adjustments for Features0-11,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,785$18,420

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20102021
ModelForteSeltos
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Cyclist detection $25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit intervention $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Speaker lights $100
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,795$13,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-457

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20102021
ModelForteSeltos
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in
Length178.3 in172.0 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.762.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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