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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: $100

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,922

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelSportageForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,395 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $20,000 $20,966 $22,422
Luxury Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 150    
Cargo mat 75 95 95
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   125 125
Luxury Package 1,150    
Rear spoiler 120    
Cargo mat 57 78 78
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 1,525 620 620
Options (change) 1,327 513 513
Destination 595 895 895
Total Price $23,515 $23,615 $25,315
Total Invoice $21,922 $22,374 $23,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,207
Model Year200620182018
ModelSportageForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT4T6S7
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$23,615$25,315
Adjustments for Features-8100-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,705$23,615$25,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$21,922$22,374$23,830
Adjustments for Features-7550-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,167$22,374$23,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,268

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620182018
ModelSportageForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,810$3,000$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7550-188

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte specs.

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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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