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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: $22,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,590 $38,750 $40,690 $18,395
Base Invoice $33,518 $35,258 $36,984 $17,520
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Sunroof 995 995 995 750
Rearview camera 455 455 455  
Convenience Package 675      
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Technology Package       1,800
Leather Package       1,000
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696  
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Sunroof 846 846 846 655
Rearview camera 387 387 387  
Convenience Package 574      
iPod integration 311 311 311  
Technology Package       1,570
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 4,680 4,005 4,005 3,550
Options (change) 3,980 3,406 3,406 3,095
Destination 925 925 925 695
Total Price $42,195 $43,680 $45,620 $22,640
Total Invoice $38,423 $39,589 $41,315 $21,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,182
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18215/45-17
Total Price$42,195$43,680$45,620$22,640
Adjustments for Features-5,415-6,665-6,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$37,015$38,655$22,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$1,875$0
Total Invoice$38,423$39,589$41,315$21,310
Adjustments for Features-4,931-6,041-6,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,492$33,548$35,007$21,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$56$1,515$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,965$9,215$9,515$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,415$6,665$6,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,931-6,041-6,3080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
ModelExpeditionForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.0 in104.3 in
Length206.5 in170.9 in
Width78.8 in69.9 in
Height77.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%
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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