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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: $24,170

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $180

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,732

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $103

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelForteForteSportage
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $21,900
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $20,480
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Floor mats 125 125  
Remote start 495 495 250
Cargo net 50 50  
Luxury Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     150
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Rear bumper protector 62 62  
Cargo tray 67 67 57
Floor mats 102 102  
Remote start 410 410 215
Cargo net 42 42  
Luxury Package     1,185
Rear spoiler     120
Options (change) 1,175 1,175 1,775
Options (change) 974 974 1,577
Destination 895 895 675
Total Price $24,170 $25,870 $24,350
Total Invoice $22,835 $24,291 $22,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,233
Model Year201820182009
ModelForteForteSportage
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4173hp V6
TransmissionT6S7T4
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$24,170$25,870$24,350
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$25,595$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$22,835$24,291$22,732
Adjustments for Features0-258-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,835$24,033$21,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year201820182009
ModelForteForteSportage
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,750$3,025$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258-1,130

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182009
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 Weight2,929 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage specs.

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
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

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