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Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,482

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSportageForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,395 $16,895
Base Invoice $20,000 $16,090
Rear spoiler 150  
Cargo tray 75 75
Cargo net   40
Sunroof   750
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler 120  
Cargo tray 57 60
Cargo net   32
Sunroof   655
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 225 1,865
Options (change) 177 1,697
Destination 675 695
Total Price $22,295 $19,455
Total Invoice $20,852 $18,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,341
Model Year20082011
ModelSportageForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,295$19,455
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$19,455
Total Invoice$20,852$18,482
Adjustments for Features-1,0290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,823$18,482

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
ModelSportageForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$2,950$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0290

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
ModelSportageForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in104.3 in
Length171.3 in170.9 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height66.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft30.0 ft3

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