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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,965

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,664

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForteForte
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $20,966 $22,422
Remote start 445   495 495
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Floor mats     125 125
Remote start 397   410 410
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 445 0 970 970
Options (change) 397 0 803 803
Destination 795 795 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $29,605 $29,738 $23,965 $25,665
Total Invoice $27,643 $27,514 $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: $3,393
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,648
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForteForte
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,605$29,738$23,965$25,665
Adjustments for Features-1,855-2,3800-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,750$27,358$23,965$25,390
Cost Above Minimum$392$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$27,643$27,514$22,664$24,120
Adjustments for Features-1,732-2,2020-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,911$25,312$22,664$23,862
Cost Above Minimum$599$0$0$1,198

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForteForte
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Remote app $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
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  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,080$4,605$2,225$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$2,380$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,732-2,2020-258

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132018
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.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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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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