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Ford Flex vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,125

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,422

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelFlexFlexForte
TrimLimitedTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $20,990
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $19,811
Navigation system 2,350 2,350  
Refrigerated storage compartment 795 795  
Second-row buckets 750 750  
Second-row high console 100 100  
Remote start 345 345 495
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     115
Navigation system 1,998 1,998  
Refrigerated storage compartment 676 676  
Second-row buckets 638 638  
Second-row high console 85 85  
Remote start 293 293 410
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 5,835 5,835 5,285
Options (change) 4,961 4,961 4,761
Destination 825 825 850
Total Price $42,425 $44,920 $27,125
Total Invoice $39,142 $41,413 $25,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,227
Model Year201220122016
ModelFlexFlexForte
TrimLimitedTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine262hp V6262hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$42,425$44,920$27,125
Adjustments for Features-4,870-5,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,555$39,850$27,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0
Total Invoice$39,142$41,413$25,422
Adjustments for Features-4,493-4,6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,649$36,739$25,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,090$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122016
ModelFlexFlexForte
TrimLimitedTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Refrigerated storage compartment$250$250 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,220$7,420$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,870$5,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,493-4,6740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelFlexForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.9 in106.3 in
Length202.3 in171.3 in
Width75.9 in70.1 in
Height67.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 seat150No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested437595%
Total Not Requested2505%

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