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Ford Freestar vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestar vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,980

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,710

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelFreestarFreestarForteForte
TrimSELLimitedEXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,615 $29,575 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $24,498 $27,162 $18,751 $19,707
Stability Control 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 200 200    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695 695    
Premium Package 695 375 2,700 2,300
Leather seating surfaces 890      
Console without shifter 150 150    
Memory system, driver seat   425    
Power-adjustable pedals   150    
Heated front seats   245    
UVO     600  
Cargo net     50 50
Floor mats     115 115
Stability Control 506 506    
Obstacle detection, rear 170 170    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591 591    
Premium Package 591 319 2,441 2,079
Leather seating surfaces 757      
Console without shifter 128 128    
Memory system, driver seat   362    
Power-adjustable pedals   128    
Heated front seats   208    
UVO     558  
Cargo net     42 42
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 3,225 2,835 3,465 2,465
Options (change) 2,743 2,412 3,134 2,214
Destination 730 730 825 825
Total Price $30,570 $33,140 $23,980 $24,180
Total Invoice $27,971 $30,304 $22,710 $22,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,634
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelFreestarFreestarForteForte
TrimSELLimitedEXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6201hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-16205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,570$33,140$23,980$24,180
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-1,450-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,570$31,090$22,530$23,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$1,150
Total Invoice$27,971$30,304$22,710$22,746
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-1,373-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,971$28,429$21,337$22,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$458$0$939

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelFreestarFreestarForteForte
TrimSELLimitedEXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,825$6,875$6,275$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$1,450$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,875-1,373-470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelFreestarForte
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.8 in106.3 in
Length201.0 in171.3 in
Width76.4 in70.1 in
Height70.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar SEL

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested180050%
Total Not Requested182550%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

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