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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: $26,505

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,908

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,900 $20,990
Base Invoice $25,095 $19,811
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation Package 1,200  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   115
Premium Package 1,785  
Navigation Package 1,070  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 3,200 4,665
Options (change) 2,855 4,247
Destination 800 850
Total Price $30,900 $26,505
Total Invoice $28,750 $24,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,237
Model Year20132016
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,900$26,505
Adjustments for Features-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$26,505
Total Invoice$28,750$24,908
Adjustments for Features-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,145$24,908

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132016
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,800$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6050

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132016
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.3,067 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 in53.0 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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested70037%
Total Not Requested120063%
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?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested395085%
Total Not Requested67515%

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