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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: $27,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172021
ModelForteForteSeltos
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $27,990
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Remote start 495 495  
Floor mats 125 125 130
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Cargo net 50 50 50
Sunroof     700
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Remote start 410 410  
Floor mats 102 102 0
Cargo mat 78 78 0
Cargo tray 67 67 0
Cargo net 42 42 0
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 4,445 4,445 1,055
Options (change) 3,935 3,935 0
Destination 895 895 1,175
Total Price $27,440 $29,140 $30,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,816
Model Year201720172021
ModelForteForteSeltos
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,440$29,140$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-175-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,440$28,965$25,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year201720172021
ModelForteForteSeltos
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, 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
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle exit intervention  $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,325$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-164-195

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20172021
ModelForteSeltos
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length171.3 in172.0 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in63.6 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft362.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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 seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested330078%
Total Not Requested95022%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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 seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested330080%
Total Not Requested85020%

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