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Pontiac Vibe vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,585

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $55

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,413

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelVibeForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,855 $18,090 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $16,012 $17,359 $19,367 $19,811
Preferred Package 850      
Side curtain airbags 745      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525      
Satellite radio 200      
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 290      
Cargo net 35 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 50 75 75 75
Alloy wheels 440      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Popular Plus Package   1,310    
Cargo mat   95 95 95
Floor mats   115 115 115
Preferred Package 748      
Side curtain airbags 656      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462      
Satellite radio 176      
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 255      
Cargo net 31 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 44 62 62 62
Alloy wheels 387      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57      
Popular Plus Package   1,235    
Cargo mat   78 78 78
Floor mats   93 93 93
Options (change) 3,200 1,645 335 335
Options (change) 2,816 1,510 275 275
Destination 585 850 850 850
Total Price $20,640 $20,585 $21,575 $22,175
Total Invoice $19,413 $19,719 $20,492 $20,936

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,375
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelVibeForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4173hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,640$20,585$21,575$22,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-2,230-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,640$18,830$19,345$20,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$515$1,740
Total Invoice$19,413$19,719$20,492$20,936
Adjustments for Features0-1,681-2,118-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,413$18,038$18,374$19,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$336$1,383

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelVibeForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,420$3,175$3,650$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755$2,230$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,681-2,118-1,515

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelVibeForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length171.9 in171.3 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height62.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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