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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: $23,845

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $2,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,217

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $2,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelForteForteSportage
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $21,395
Base Invoice $19,367 $19,811 $20,000
Premium Tech Package 4,500 4,200  
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Floor mats 115 115  
Remote start 495 495 250
Cargo net 50 50  
Luxury Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     150
Premium Tech Package 4,081 3,863  
Rear bumper protector 62 62  
Cargo tray 67 67 57
Floor mats 93 93  
Remote start 410 410 215
Cargo net 42 42  
Luxury Package     1,150
Rear spoiler     120
Options (change) 5,315 5,015 1,775
Options (change) 4,755 4,537 1,542
Destination 850 850 675
Total Price $26,555 $26,855 $23,845
Total Invoice $24,972 $25,198 $22,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,377
Model Year201620162008
ModelForteForteSportage
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4201hp I4173hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18235/60-16
Total Price$26,555$26,855$23,845
Adjustments for Features-1,465-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$25,565$23,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,972$25,198$22,217
Adjustments for Features-1,378-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,594$23,988$22,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$394$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year201620162008
ModelForteForteSportage
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,725$4,550$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,378-1,2100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20162008
ModelForteSportage
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length171.3 in171.3 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft366.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested225054%
Total Not Requested195046%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested225049%
Total Not Requested237551%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

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