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Ford EcoSport vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford EcoSport vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,609

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelEcoSportForteForte
TrimTitaniumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,740 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $25,096 $20,966 $22,422
Remote start 495 495 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Remote start 470 410 410
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Floor mats   102 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 495 4,220 4,570
Options (change) 470 3,748 4,039
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $27,230 $27,215 $29,265
Total Invoice $26,561 $25,609 $27,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford EcoSport Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $615
Model Year201820182018
ModelEcoSportForteForte
TrimTitaniumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine123hp I3164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)675, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,230$27,215$29,265
Adjustments for Features-3450-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,885$27,215$28,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$26,561$25,609$27,356
Adjustments for Features-3370-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,224$25,609$27,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelEcoSportForteForte
TrimTitaniumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Aux input $50$50
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,520$3,175$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3370-257

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Specifications Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelEcoSportForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.2 in106.3 in
Length161.3 in171.3 in
Width69.5 in70.1 in
Height64.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested257561%
Total Not Requested167539%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested157538%

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