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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: $27,225

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,505

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelForteStingerStingerStinger
TrimSXPremiumGT1GT2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $37,100 $43,250 $49,200
Base Invoice $19,811 $34,800 $40,570 $46,150
Premium Tech Package 4,200      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 115      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 95 95 95
Cargo mat 95 125 125 125
Remote start 495 495 495 495
Premium Tech Package 3,863      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 93      
Cargo net 42 42 42 42
Cargo tray 67 78 78 78
Cargo mat 78 99 99 99
Remote start 410 410 410 410
Options (change) 5,385 765 765 765
Options (change) 4,844 629 629 629
Destination 850 900 900 900
Total Price $27,225 $38,765 $44,915 $50,865
Total Invoice $25,505 $36,329 $42,099 $47,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Stinger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,731
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelForteStingerStingerStinger
TrimSXPremiumGT1GT2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4255hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6720, 15720, 15720, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/40-19225/40-19
Total Price$27,225$38,765$44,915$50,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-4,550-8,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,225$35,465$40,365$41,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900$6,425
Total Invoice$25,505$36,329$42,099$47,679
Adjustments for Features0-3,093-4,265-8,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,505$33,236$37,834$39,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,598$6,030

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelForteStingerStingerStinger
TrimSXPremiumGT1GT2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
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
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Surround sound $250$250$250
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
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats$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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,875$5,175$6,425$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$4,550$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,093-4,265-8,413

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Stinger

Model Year20162018
ModelForteStinger
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in114.4 in
Length171.3 in190.2 in
Width70.1 in73.6 in
Height57.1 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,612 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft340.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested442596%
Total Not Requested2004%

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