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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: $27,595

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,901

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelForteSportage
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $28,100
Base Invoice $22,422 $26,213
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 75
Cargo tray 80 80
Floor mats 125 115
6-speed manual -1,400  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Luxury Package   3,350
Cargo cover   140
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 42
Cargo mat 78 62
Cargo tray 67 67
Floor mats 102 93
6-speed manual -1,232  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Luxury Package   3,081
Cargo cover   114
Options (change) 2,900 3,810
Options (change) 2,584 3,459
Destination 895 895
Total Price $27,595 $32,805
Total Invoice $25,901 $30,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,966
Model Year20182015
ModelForteSportage
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$27,595$32,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,595$30,980
Total Invoice$25,901$30,567
Adjustments for Features0-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,901$28,867

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182015
ModelForteSportage
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
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
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,350$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,700

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182015
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 Weight2,976 lb.3,433 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 vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested340082%
Total Not Requested75018%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%

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