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Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,350

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,801

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForteForte
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $19,367 $19,811
Package 302A 2,195 2,195    
Remote start 395   495 495
Premium Tech Package     4,500 4,200
Floor mats     115 115
Package 302A 2,085 2,085    
Remote start 375   410 410
Premium Tech Package     4,081 3,863
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 2,590 2,195 5,110 4,810
Options (change) 2,460 2,085 4,584 4,366
Destination 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $30,635 $30,833 $26,350 $26,650
Total Invoice $29,283 $29,294 $24,801 $25,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,328
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,394
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForteForte
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,635$30,833$26,350$26,650
Adjustments for Features-805-1,330-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,830$29,503$26,175$26,650
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$0$475
Total Invoice$29,283$29,294$24,801$25,027
Adjustments for Features-769-1,264-1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,514$28,030$24,636$25,027
Cost Above Minimum$484$0$0$391

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForteForte
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,905$4,430$3,275$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$1,330$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-769-1,264-1650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelC-MAXForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length173.6 in171.3 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height63.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested287568%
Total Not Requested132532%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested297564%
Total Not Requested165036%

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