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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: $26,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,893

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForteForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,590 $38,750 $40,690 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $33,518 $35,258 $36,984 $18,751 $19,707
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Heated/cooled front seats 625        
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Remote start 385 385 385 495 495
Rearview camera 455 455 455    
Convenience Package 675        
Sunroof 995 995 995    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Technology Package       2,100 1,900
Premium Package       2,700 2,300
UVO       600  
Rear bumper protector       75 75
Floor mats       115 115
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696    
Heated/cooled front seats 532        
Satellite radio 166 166 166    
Remote start 327 327 327 410 410
Rearview camera 387 387 387    
Convenience Package 574        
Sunroof 846 846 846    
iPod integration 311 311 311    
Technology Package       1,893 1,717
Premium Package       2,441 2,079
UVO       558  
Rear bumper protector       62 62
Floor mats       93 93
Options (change) 5,690 4,390 4,390 6,085 4,885
Options (change) 4,839 3,733 3,733 5,457 4,361
Destination 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $43,205 $44,065 $46,005 $26,600 $26,600
Total Invoice $39,282 $39,916 $41,642 $25,033 $24,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,458
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForteForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$43,205$44,065$46,005$26,600$26,600
Adjustments for Features-3,975-4,425-4,725-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,230$39,640$41,280$25,725$26,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$2,050$0$875
Total Invoice$39,282$39,916$41,642$25,033$24,893
Adjustments for Features-3,614-4,008-4,277-8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,668$35,908$37,365$24,210$24,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$1,697$0$683

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForteForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$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 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,575$8,025$8,325$4,475$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$4,425$4,725$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,614-4,008-4,277-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
ModelExpeditionForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.0 in106.3 in
Length206.5 in171.3 in
Width78.8 in70.1 in
Height77.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested10021%
Total Not Requested37579%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested112566%
Total Not Requested57534%
Premium 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested305084%
Total Not Requested57516%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested112566%
Total Not Requested57534%
Premium 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested305091%
Total Not Requested3009%

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