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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: $25,710

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,210

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForteForte
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $18,759 $19,717
Package 302A 2,135 2,135    
Remote start 395   495 495
Technology Package     2,000 1,800
Premium Package     2,600 2,200
Floor mats     115 115
Package 302A 1,906 1,906    
Remote start 353   410 410
Technology Package     1,800 1,624
Premium Package     2,348 1,986
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 2,530 2,135 5,210 4,610
Options (change) 2,259 1,906 4,651 4,113
Destination 825 825 800 800
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,810 $31,873 $25,710 $26,310
Total Invoice $29,619 $29,423 $24,210 $24,630

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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: $6,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,225
Model Year2014201420142014
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)225/50-17225/50-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,810$31,873$25,710$26,310
Adjustments for Features-355-880-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,455$30,993$24,835$26,310
Cost Above Minimum$462$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$29,619$29,423$24,210$24,630
Adjustments for Features-331-812-8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,288$28,611$23,386$24,630
Cost Above Minimum$677$0$0$1,244

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2014201420142014
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 
App support  $0$0
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 
Compass$0$0  
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  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
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$3,505$4,030$4,025$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$355$880$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-331-812-8240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested205057%
Total Not Requested157543%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

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