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Pontiac G8 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,497

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelG8G8G8Forte
TrimBaseGTGXPSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $19,100
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $18,190
Premium Package 1,375 1,250    
Sunroof 900 900 900 750
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net       40
Premium Package 1,141 1,038    
Sunroof 747 747 747 655
Leather Package       870
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 2,275 2,150 900 1,790
Options (change) 1,888 1,785 747 1,557
Destination 685 685 685 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $31,210 $34,590 $40,895 $21,640
Total Invoice $29,269 $32,478 $38,673 $20,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,116
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelG8G8G8Forte
TrimBaseGTGXPSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$31,210$34,590$40,895$21,640
Adjustments for Features-700-1,525-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,510$33,065$39,295$21,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$8,785$0
Total Invoice$29,269$32,478$38,673$20,497
Adjustments for Features-656-1,432-1,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,613$31,046$37,160$20,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,433$8,547$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelG8G8G8Forte
TrimBaseGTGXPSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass$0$0$0 
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,275$4,100$4,175$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$1,525$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-656-1,432-1,5130

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelG8Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in104.3 in
Length196.1 in178.3 in
Width74.8 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume17.5 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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