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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: $29,070

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,750 $23,800
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo net 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo tray 115 80
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 155 125
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo cover 0  
Cargo net 0 42
Rear bumper protector 0 62
Cargo tray 0 67
Cargo mat 0 78
Floor mats 0 102
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 640 4,375
Options (change) 0 3,878
Destination 1,175 895
Total Price $35,565 $29,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,206
Model Year20212018
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,565$29,070
Adjustments for Features-5,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,940$29,070

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212018
ModelSportageForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
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 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Total Value of Features$8,850$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212018
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested372590%
Total Not Requested42510%

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