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Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,565

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,800 $23,800
Base Invoice $31,043 $22,422
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo net 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo tray 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 135 125
Remote start 425 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo cover 120  
Cargo net 42 42
Rear bumper protector 62 62
Cargo tray 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78
Floor mats 108 102
Remote start 353 410
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 1,010 4,870
Options (change) 830 4,288
Destination 895 895
Total Price $34,705 $29,565
Total Invoice $32,768 $27,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,268
Model Year20182018
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$34,705$29,565
Adjustments for Features-4,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,580$29,565
Total Invoice$32,768$27,605
Adjustments for Features-3,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,873$27,605

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,500$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8950

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelSportageForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length176.4 in171.3 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height64.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,666 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.1 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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested395095%
Total Not Requested2005%

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