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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: $22,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelC-MAXForte
TrimHybrid TitaniumSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,275 $18,395
Base Invoice $26,048 $17,520
Navigation system 795  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Navigation system 755  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 795 3,550
Options (change) 755 3,095
Destination 875 695
Total Price $28,945 $22,640
Total Invoice $27,678 $21,310

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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: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,686
Model Year20182011
ModelC-MAXForte
TrimHybrid TitaniumSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H173hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,945$22,640
Adjustments for Features-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,140$22,640
Total Invoice$27,678$21,310
Adjustments for Features-2,6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,996$21,310

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelC-MAXForte
TrimHybrid TitaniumSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,680$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6820

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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 Year20182011
ModelC-MAXForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length173.6 in170.9 in
Width72.0 in69.9 in
Height63.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.2,782 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.6 ft30.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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