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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: $27,595

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,901

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,990 $23,800
Base Invoice $28,206 $22,422
Cargo cover 140  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Cargo mat 75 95
Floor mats 115 125
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
6-speed manual   -1,400
Interior trim, special color   0
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo net 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67
Cargo mat 62 78
Floor mats 93 102
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
6-speed manual   -1,232
Interior trim, special color   0
Options (change) 460 2,900
Options (change) 378 2,584
Destination 895 895
Total Price $31,345 $27,595
Total Invoice $29,479 $25,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,909
Model Year20162017
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,345$27,595
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,570$27,595
Total Invoice$29,479$25,901
Adjustments for Features-1,6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,810$25,901

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162017
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,125$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6690

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,433 lb.2,976 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte specs.

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 vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested340082%
Total Not Requested75018%

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