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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: $25,935

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120142014
ModelSeltosForteForte
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,990 $19,700 $20,900
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Floor mats 130 115 115
Sunroof 700    
Technology Package   2,000 1,800
Premium Package   2,600 2,200
Remote start   495 495
Cargo net 0 42 42
Cargo tray 0 67 67
Cargo mat 0 78 78
Floor mats 0 93 93
Sunroof 0    
Technology Package   1,800 1,624
Premium Package   2,348 1,986
Remote start   410 410
Options (change) 1,055 5,435 4,835
Options (change) 0 4,838 4,300
Destination 1,175 800 800
Total Price $30,220 $25,935 $26,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,640
Model Year202120142014
ModelSeltosForteForte
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS7T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,220$25,935$26,535
Adjustments for Features-6,200-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,020$25,060$26,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Forte

Model Year202120142014
ModelSeltosForteForte
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Cyclist detection$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle exit intervention$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights$100  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,675$4,350$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,200$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-241-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212014
ModelSeltosForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length172.0 in171.3 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height63.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested195054%
Total Not Requested167546%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested170051%
Total Not Requested165049%

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