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Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,155

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,617

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,775 $40,525 $42,125 $20,990
Base Invoice $34,544 $36,067 $37,459 $19,811
Stability control 595 595 595  
Heated/cooled front seats 625      
Side curtain airbags 595 595 595  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 860 860 860  
Premium Tech Package       4,200
Floor mats       115
Stability control 506 506 506  
Heated/cooled front seats 532      
Side curtain airbags 506 506 506  
Universal garage door opener 102 102 102  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 731 731 731  
Premium Tech Package       3,863
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 4,790 4,165 4,165 4,315
Options (change) 4,073 3,541 3,541 3,956
Destination 820 820 820 850
Total Price $44,385 $45,510 $47,110 $26,155
Total Invoice $39,437 $40,428 $41,820 $24,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,176
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,385$45,510$47,110$26,155
Adjustments for Features-1,850-2,275-2,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,535$43,235$44,935$26,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,400$0
Total Invoice$39,437$40,428$41,820$24,617
Adjustments for Features-1,644-2,021-1,9310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,793$38,407$39,889$24,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$2,096$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620062016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Front side airbags   $350
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rack $300$300 
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,025$6,450$6,350$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$2,275$2,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,644-2,021-1,9310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelExpeditionForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.0 in106.3 in
Length205.8 in171.3 in
Width78.7 in70.1 in
Height76.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,353 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Heated/cooled front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested407588%
Total Not Requested55012%

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