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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: $21,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,307

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelSportageForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,900 $18,100
Base Invoice $20,480 $17,240
Rear spoiler 150  
Cargo tray 75 75
Navigation system 1,200  
Luxury Package 1,300  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler 120  
Cargo tray 57 60
Navigation system 1,075  
Luxury Package 1,185  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,725 2,665
Options (change) 2,437 2,317
Destination 675 750
Total Price $25,300 $21,515
Total Invoice $23,592 $20,307

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,700
Model Year20092012
ModelSportageForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,300$21,515
Adjustments for Features-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,600$21,515
Total Invoice$23,592$20,307
Adjustments for Features-1,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,007$20,307

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelSportageForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$4,500$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5850

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested190094%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested82550%

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