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Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,430

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,868

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelTransit ConnectForteForte
TrimXLTEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,825 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $23,708 $19,367 $19,811
Navigation Package 1,165    
Automatic headlights 125    
Leather Package 1,550    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Cargo tray 95 80 80
Remote start 495 495 495
Alloy wheels 495    
Power-folding mirrors 180    
Premium Tech Package   4,500 4,200
Floor mats   115 115
Navigation Package 1,072    
Automatic headlights 115    
Leather Package 1,427    
Automatic climate control, front 254    
Cargo tray 88 67 67
Remote start 456 410 410
Alloy wheels 456    
Power-folding mirrors 166    
Premium Tech Package   4,081 3,863
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 4,380 5,190 4,890
Options (change) 4,034 4,651 4,433
Destination 995 850 850
Total Price $30,200 $26,430 $26,730
Total Invoice $28,737 $24,868 $25,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,092
Model Year201620162016
ModelTransit ConnectForteForte
TrimXLTEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,200$26,430$26,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,200$25,130$25,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$28,737$24,868$25,094
Adjustments for Features0-1,223-1,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,737$23,645$24,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$393

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162016
ModelTransit ConnectForteForte
TrimXLTEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,625$3,925$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,223-1,056

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelTransit ConnectForte
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in106.3 in
Length173.9 in171.3 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height72.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested222553%
Total Not Requested197547%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested247554%
Total Not Requested215046%

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