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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: $23,965

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,664

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXForteForte
TrimHybrid TitaniumEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,275 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $26,048 $20,966 $22,422
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats   125 125
Remote start   495 495
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Floor mats   102 102
Remote start   410 410
Options (change) 0 970 970
Options (change) 0 803 803
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $28,150 $23,965 $25,665
Total Invoice $26,923 $22,664 $24,120

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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: $1,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,768
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXForteForte
TrimHybrid TitaniumEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,150$23,965$25,665
Adjustments for Features-2,6050-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,545$23,965$25,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$26,923$22,664$24,120
Adjustments for Features-2,4910-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,432$22,664$23,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,198

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXForteForte
TrimHybrid TitaniumEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,480$1,875$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4910-258

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See a complete comparison of Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,641 lb.2,929 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 in53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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