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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: $24,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelSportageSportageForte
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,350 $29,990 $19,600
Base Invoice $24,205 $28,206 $18,670
Premium Package 3,600    
Cargo cover 140 140  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Premium Package 3,239    
Cargo cover 114 114  
Floor mats 93 93  
Cargo net 42 42 32
Cargo tray 67 67 60
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 3,985 385 3,665
Options (change) 3,555 316 3,187
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $30,230 $31,270 $24,015
Total Invoice $28,655 $29,417 $22,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,536
Model Year201620162012
ModelSportageSportageForte
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4260hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$30,230$31,270$24,015
Adjustments for Features-2,650-3,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,580$27,995$24,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0
Total Invoice$28,655$29,417$22,607
Adjustments for Features-2,512-3,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,143$26,336$22,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$193$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162012
ModelSportageSportageForte
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,850$5,475$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$3,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,512-3,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,281 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
App support0No
Total Requested102530%
Total Not Requested237570%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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