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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,940

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $39,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterForte
TrimBaseSKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $18,600
Heated steering wheel 470 470  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Proximity key 790 790  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Metal pedals 535 535  
Heated front seats 530 530  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Metal pedals 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 5,455 7,525 3,590
Options (change) 0 0 3,127
Destination 1,050 1,050 750
Total Price $62,505 $76,975 $22,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte Koup SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,626
Model Year201720172012
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterForte
TrimBaseSKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine300hp H4350hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$62,505$76,975$22,940
Adjustments for Features-5,290-5,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,215$71,185$22,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,970$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172012
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterForte
TrimBaseSKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small$5$5 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,385$7,885$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,290$5,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-89-790

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
Model718 BoxsterForte
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in104.3 in
Length172.4 in176.4 in
Width70.9 in69.5 in
Height50.4 in55.1 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%
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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