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Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,482

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForteSportage
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $21,395
Base Invoice $16,090 $20,000
Cargo tray 75 75
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler   150
Cargo tray 60 57
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Rear spoiler   120
Options (change) 1,865 225
Options (change) 1,697 177
Destination 695 675
Total Price $19,455 $22,295
Total Invoice $18,482 $20,852

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,341
Model Year20112008
ModelForteSportage
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4173hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/60-16
Total Price$19,455$22,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,455$21,195
Total Invoice$18,482$20,852
Adjustments for Features0-1,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,482$19,823

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112008
ModelForteSportage
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$1,850$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,029

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112008
ModelForteSportage
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in
Length170.9 in171.3 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in66.7 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft366.6 ft3

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