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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: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForte
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $17,495
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $16,660
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Universal garage door opener     70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 0 0 1,950
Options (change) 0 0 1,680
Destination 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $28,045 $28,503 $20,140
Total Invoice $26,212 $26,367 $19,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,778
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,016
Model Year201520152010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForte
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,045$28,503$20,140
Adjustments for Features-2,910-3,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,135$24,918$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0
Total Invoice$26,212$26,367$19,035
Adjustments for Features-2,720-3,3160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,492$23,051$19,035
Cost Above Minimum$441$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForte
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote app $25 
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $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
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,730$5,405$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$3,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,720-3,3160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152010
ModelC-MAXForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length173.6 in178.3 in
Width72.0 in69.9 in
Height63.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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