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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: $22,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelSportageSportageForte
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,900 $26,900 $18,395
Base Invoice $22,440 $25,095 $17,520
Premium Package 2,900 2,000  
Navigation Package 1,000 1,000  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Premium Package 2,590 1,785  
Navigation Package 895 895  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 3,900 3,000 3,550
Options (change) 3,485 2,680 3,095
Destination 800 800 695
Total Price $28,600 $30,700 $22,640
Total Invoice $26,725 $28,575 $21,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,378
Model Year201220122011
ModelSportageSportageForte
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4260hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,600$30,700$22,640
Adjustments for Features-3,250-3,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,350$27,350$22,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0
Total Invoice$26,725$28,575$21,310
Adjustments for Features-3,037-3,1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,688$25,457$21,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,769$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122011
ModelSportageSportageForte
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,525$4,625$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$3,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,037-3,1180

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122011
ModelSportageForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length174.8 in170.9 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height64.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested147548%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested67531%
Total Not Requested147569%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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