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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: $28,770

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelForteSportage
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $26,900
Base Invoice $22,422 $25,095
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Navigation Package   1,200
Premium Package   2,000
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Navigation Package   1,070
Premium Package   1,785
Options (change) 4,075 3,200
Options (change) 3,629 2,855
Destination 895 800
Total Price $28,770 $30,900
Total Invoice $26,946 $28,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,968
Model Year20182013
ModelForteSportage
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$28,770$30,900
Adjustments for Features-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,595$30,900
Total Invoice$26,946$28,750
Adjustments for Features-1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,782$28,750

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182013
ModelForteSportage
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,400$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1640

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182013
ModelForteSportage
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length171.3 in174.8 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,311 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft354.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested255061%
Total Not Requested160039%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested70037%
Total Not Requested120063%

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