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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: $25,405

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $38,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720162016
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterForteForte
TrimBaseSKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $19,890 $20,690
Heated steering wheel 470 470    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320    
Proximity key 790 790    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Heated front seats 530 530    
Metal pedals 535 535    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730 730    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070    
Premium Tech Package     4,500 3,700
Cargo net     50 50
Floor mats     115 115
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0    
Proximity key 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Metal pedals 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0    
Premium Tech Package     4,058 3,334
Cargo net     42 42
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 6,505 8,575 4,665 3,865
Options (change) 0 0 4,193 3,469
Destination 1,050 1,050 850 850
Total Price $63,555 $78,025 $25,405 $25,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte Koup EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,282
Model Year2017201720162016
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterForteForte
TrimBaseSKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp H4350hp H4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$63,555$78,025$25,405$25,405
Adjustments for Features-4,660-5,160-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,895$72,865$24,680$25,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,970$0$725

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720162016
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterForteForte
TrimBaseSKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Roll bar$200$200  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
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$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
Media drive, small$5$5  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,235$7,735$3,300$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,660$5,160$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-77-69-6830

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
Model718 BoxsterForte
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in106.3 in
Length172.4 in178.3 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height50.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested255064%
Total Not Requested145036%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested242564%
Total Not Requested137536%

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