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Kia Forte vs. Kia Stinger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Stinger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelForteStingerStingerStinger
TrimSXPremiumGT1GT2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $37,100 $43,250 $49,200
Base Invoice $18,670 $34,800 $40,570 $46,150
Technology Package 1,800      
Sunroof 750      
Leather Package 1,000      
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Cargo tray 75 95 95 95
Technology Package 1,570      
Sunroof 655      
Leather Package 870      
Cargo net 32 42 42 42
Cargo tray 60 78 78 78
Options (change) 3,665 145 145 145
Options (change) 3,187 120 120 120
Destination 750 900 900 900
Total Price $24,015 $38,145 $44,295 $50,245
Total Invoice $22,607 $35,820 $41,590 $47,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Stinger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,457
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelForteStingerStingerStinger
TrimSXPremiumGT1GT2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4255hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6720, 15720, 15720, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18225/40-19225/40-19
Total Price$24,015$38,145$44,295$50,245
Adjustments for Features0-4,000-5,250-9,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,015$34,145$39,045$40,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900$6,425
Total Invoice$22,607$35,820$41,590$47,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,756-4,929-9,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,607$32,064$36,661$38,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,597$6,023

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelForteStingerStingerStinger
TrimSXPremiumGT1GT2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,450$6,450$7,700$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000$5,250$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,756-4,929-9,083

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year20122018
ModelForteStinger
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in114.4 in
Length170.9 in190.2 in
Width69.9 in73.6 in
Height57.5 in55.1 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.3,612 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft340.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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