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Kia Seltos vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Seltos vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,125

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021
ModelSeltosForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,990 $23,090
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 130 125
Sunroof 700  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Remote start   495
Rear spoiler   295
Cargo net 0 42
Cargo tray 0 67
Cargo mat 0 78
Floor mats 0 102
Sunroof 0  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Remote start   410
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 1,055 5,040
Options (change) 0 4,513
Destination 1,175 995
Total Price $30,220 $29,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,519
Model Year20212021
ModelSeltosForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionS7CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,220$29,125
Adjustments for Features-4,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,445$29,125

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212021
ModelSeltosForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cyclist detection$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit intervention$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,950$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212021
ModelSeltosForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length172.0 in182.7 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height63.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.8 ft315.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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 information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested375084%
Total Not Requested72516%

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