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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: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $30,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $27,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForte
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,585 $54,180 $58,410 $59,370 $19,600
Base Invoice $41,576 $50,522 $54,467 $55,363 $18,670
Navigation system 730 730      
Package 202A 6,635        
Sunroof 995 995     750
Technology Package         1,800
Leather Package         1,000
Navigation system 637 637      
Package 202A 5,789        
Sunroof 868 868     655
Technology Package         1,570
Leather Package         870
Options (change) 8,360 1,725 0 0 3,550
Options (change) 7,294 1,505 0 0 3,095
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 750
Total Price $54,140 $57,100 $59,605 $60,565 $23,900
Total Invoice $50,065 $53,222 $55,662 $56,558 $22,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,243
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForte
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20275/55-20215/45-17
Total Price$54,140$57,100$59,605$60,565$23,900
Adjustments for Features-6,820-7,445-8,395-8,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,320$49,655$51,210$52,070$23,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,335$3,890$4,750$0
Total Invoice$50,065$53,222$55,662$56,558$22,515
Adjustments for Features-6,307-6,939-7,840-7,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,758$46,283$47,822$48,625$22,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$4,064$4,867$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionForte
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125 
Proximity key    $250
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Integrated trailer brake controller$200$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25$25 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0    
Total Value of Features$9,845$10,470$11,420$11,520$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,820$7,445$8,395$8,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,307-6,939-7,840-7,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152012
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 Weight5,550 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 Room59.3 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 XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested112526%
Total Not Requested320074%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
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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