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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: $29,490

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,543

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelForteSportage
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $32,700
Base Invoice $22,422 $30,950
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 125 135
Remote start 495 425
Cargo cover   140
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67
Cargo mat 78 80
Floor mats 102 108
Remote start 410 353
Cargo cover   114
Options (change) 4,795 925
Options (change) 4,226 764
Destination 895 895
Total Price $29,490 $34,520
Total Invoice $27,543 $32,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,169
Model Year20182017
ModelForteSportage
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$29,490$34,520
Adjustments for Features0-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,490$30,395
Total Invoice$27,543$32,609
Adjustments for Features0-3,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,543$28,712

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182017
ModelForteSportage
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,375$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,897

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182017
ModelForteSportage
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length171.3 in176.4 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,666 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft360.1 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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 radio50Yes
Total Requested395095%
Total Not Requested2005%

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