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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: $22,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,402

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelForteSportageSportage
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $25,300 $28,100
Base Invoice $17,520 $23,780 $26,213
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Premium Package   3,900  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   140 140
Luxury Package     3,350
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Cargo tray 60 67 67
Premium Package   3,687  
Floor mats   93 93
Cargo cover   114 114
Luxury Package     3,081
Options (change) 3,665 4,285 3,735
Options (change) 3,187 4,003 3,397
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $22,755 $30,480 $32,730
Total Invoice $21,402 $28,678 $30,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,748
Model Year201120152015
ModelForteSportageSportage
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4182hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$22,755$30,480$32,730
Adjustments for Features0-3,750-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,755$26,730$28,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,725
Total Invoice$21,402$28,678$30,505
Adjustments for Features0-3,528-3,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,402$25,150$26,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,371

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year201120152015
ModelForteSportageSportage
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,250$5,000$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,528-3,984

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112015
ModelForteSportage
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length170.9 in174.8 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in64.4 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested202555%
Total Not Requested165045%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested160060%

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