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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: $27,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $39,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterForte
TrimBaseSEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $21,600
Heated steering wheel 470 470  
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300 1,300  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730  
Premium Package 1,370 1,370  
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640  
Blind spot warning system 690 690  
Proximity key 790 790  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730 730  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Cargo net     50
Rear spoiler     295
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Porsche Connect Plus 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Premium Package 0 0  
Power sport seats 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Cargo net     42
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 10,040 10,040 4,720
Options (change) 0 0 4,249
Destination 1,050 1,050 895
Total Price $67,090 $79,490 $27,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,558
Model Year201720172018
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterForte
TrimBaseSEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine300hp H4350hp H4164hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
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$67,090$79,490$27,215
Adjustments for Features-3,460-3,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,630$76,030$27,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172018
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterForte
TrimBaseSEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$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
Roll bar$200$200 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive, small$5$5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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$250 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$8,435$8,435$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$3,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-54-460

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterForte
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in106.3 in
Length172.4 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height50.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested12523%
Total Not Requested42577%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested12523%
Total Not Requested42577%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested252556%
Total Not Requested195044%

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