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Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,515

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $2,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,922

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $2,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelSportageForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,395 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $20,000 $19,367 $19,811
Luxury Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 150    
Cargo mat 75 95 95
Premium Tech Package   4,500 4,200
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo net   50 50
Luxury Package 1,150    
Rear spoiler 120    
Cargo mat 57 78 78
Premium Tech Package   4,081 3,863
Floor mats   93 93
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 1,525 4,760 4,460
Options (change) 1,327 4,294 4,076
Destination 595 850 850
Total Price $23,515 $26,000 $26,300
Total Invoice $21,922 $24,511 $24,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $949
Model Year200620162016
ModelSportageForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,515$26,000$26,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,515$24,260$24,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550
Total Invoice$21,922$24,511$24,737
Adjustments for Features0-1,640-1,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,922$22,871$23,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620162016
ModelSportageForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,960$4,700$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,640-1,401

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelSportageForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in171.3 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height66.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested225054%
Total Not Requested195046%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested225049%
Total Not Requested237551%

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