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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: $24,125

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $20,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,485 $42,315 $44,255 $19,800
Base Invoice $36,040 $38,360 $40,087 $18,860
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Convenience Package 1,295      
Sunroof 995 995 995 750
Technology Package       1,800
Leather Package       1,000
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696  
Convenience Package 1,101      
Sunroof 846 846 846 655
Technology Package       1,570
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 4,285 2,990 2,990 3,550
Options (change) 3,643 2,542 2,542 3,095
Destination 925 925 925 775
Total Price $44,695 $46,230 $48,170 $24,125
Total Invoice $40,608 $41,827 $43,554 $22,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,392
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
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$44,695$46,230$48,170$24,125
Adjustments for Features-4,830-6,305-6,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,865$39,925$41,865$24,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$2,000$0
Total Invoice$40,608$41,827$43,554$22,730
Adjustments for Features-4,388-5,705-5,7010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,220$36,122$37,853$22,730
Cost Above Minimum$98$0$1,731$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920092013
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForte
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
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 
911 assist$25$25$25 
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
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
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$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
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 
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$8,105$9,580$9,580$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$6,305$6,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,388-5,705-5,7010

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092013
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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 information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested112579%
Total Not Requested30021%
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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