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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: $29,080

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122021
ModelFlexFlexForte
TrimLimitedTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $23,090
Navigation system 2,350 2,350  
Remote start 345 345 495
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Cargo net     50
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     125
Navigation system 1,998 1,998  
Remote start 293 293 410
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Cargo net     42
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 4,190 4,190 4,995
Options (change) 3,562 3,562 4,477
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $40,780 $43,275 $29,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,170
Model Year201220122021
ModelFlexFlexForte
TrimLimitedTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6262hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20215/45-17
Total Price$40,780$43,275$29,080
Adjustments for Features-2,270-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,510$40,805$29,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122021
ModelFlexFlexForte
TrimLimitedTitaniumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 
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 
Total Value of Features$6,745$6,945$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$2,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,101-2,2840

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelFlexForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in106.3 in
Length202.3 in182.7 in
Width75.9 in70.9 in
Height67.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.7 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested297566%
Total Not Requested150034%

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