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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: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelForteSportageSportage
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $23,900 $26,900
Base Invoice $18,670 $22,440 $25,095
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Premium Package   2,900 2,000
Navigation Package   1,000 1,000
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Premium Package   2,590 1,785
Navigation Package   895 895
Options (change) 3,550 3,900 3,000
Options (change) 3,095 3,485 2,680
Destination 750 800 800
Total Price $23,900 $28,600 $30,700
Total Invoice $22,515 $26,725 $28,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,108
Model Year201220122012
ModelForteSportageSportage
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4176hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$23,900$28,600$30,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,900$26,350$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,000
Total Invoice$22,515$26,725$28,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,102-2,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,515$24,623$26,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,765

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year201220122012
ModelForteSportageSportage
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,225$4,475$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,102-2,187

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122012
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.3,158 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested147548%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested67531%
Total Not Requested147569%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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