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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: $28,770

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,900 $23,800
Base Invoice $25,095 $22,422
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation Package 1,000  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Premium Package 1,785  
Navigation Package 895  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 3,000 4,075
Options (change) 2,680 3,629
Destination 800 895
Total Price $30,700 $28,770
Total Invoice $28,575 $26,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,863
Model Year20122018
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,700$28,770
Adjustments for Features0-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$28,520
Total Invoice$28,575$26,946
Adjustments for Features0-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,575$26,712

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelSportageForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length174.8 in171.3 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height64.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,311 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested120056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested255061%
Total Not Requested160039%

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