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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: $21,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelForteSeltos
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $27,990
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750 700
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Floor mats   130
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655 0
Cargo net 32 0
Cargo tray 60 0
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 2,665 960
Options (change) 2,317 0
Destination 750 1,175
Total Price $21,515 $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: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,486
Model Year20122021
ModelForteSeltos
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$21,515$30,125
Adjustments for Features0-9,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,515$21,050

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20122021
ModelForteSeltos
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
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
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit intervention $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
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 
Traffic information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights $1000
Speaker lights $100
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$1,975$11,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-354

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Seltos features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20122021
ModelForteSeltos
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in
Length170.9 in172.0 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight2,843 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 Headroom38.4 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		19.4 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft362.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Seltos specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%

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