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Kia Stinger vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Stinger vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,790

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,087

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelStingerStingerForteForte
TrimGT1GT2EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,250 $49,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $40,570 $46,150 $20,966 $22,422
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 95 95 80 80
Cargo mat 125 125 95 95
Remote start 495 495 495 495
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Floor mats     125 125
Cargo net 42 42 42 42
Cargo tray 78 78 67 67
Cargo mat 99 99 78 78
Remote start 410 410 410 410
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 765 765 4,795 4,795
Options (change) 629 629 4,226 4,226
Destination 900 900 895 895
Total Price $44,915 $50,865 $27,790 $29,490
Total Invoice $42,099 $47,679 $26,087 $27,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,270
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelStingerStingerForteForte
TrimGT1GT2EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)720, 15720, 15?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/40-19215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,915$50,865$27,790$29,490
Adjustments for Features-2,925-7,3500-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,990$43,515$27,790$29,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0$1,425
Total Invoice$42,099$47,679$26,087$27,543
Adjustments for Features-2,742-6,8900-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,357$40,789$26,087$27,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,432$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelStingerStingerForteForte
TrimGT1GT2EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,350$10,775$3,425$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$7,350$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,742-6,8900-257

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelStingerForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.4 in106.3 in
Length190.2 in171.3 in
Width73.6 in70.1 in
Height55.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,612 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.9 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Total Requested4250100%
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?
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Total Requested4150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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