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Ford Freestyle vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestyle vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,687

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelFreestyleFreestyleForte
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $28,530 $15,995
Base Invoice $24,419 $26,242 $15,230
Safety Package 695 695  
Traction control 195 195  
Sunroof 895 895  
Universal garage door opener   150 70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Premium Package     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Cargo net     40
4-speed automatic     1,000
Safety Package 605 605  
Traction control 170 170  
Sunroof 779 779  
Universal garage door opener   131 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Premium Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     870
Cargo net     32
4-speed automatic     960
Options (change) 1,785 1,935 3,090
Options (change) 1,554 1,685 2,762
Destination 700 700 695
Total Price $28,990 $31,165 $19,780
Total Invoice $26,673 $28,627 $18,687

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,422
Model Year200620062010
ModelFreestyleFreestyleForte
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6203hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17215/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,990$31,165$19,780
Adjustments for Features-1,365-3,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,625$27,335$19,780
Cost Above Minimum$290$0$0
Total Invoice$26,673$28,627$18,687
Adjustments for Features-1,256-3,5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,417$25,109$18,687
Cost Above Minimum$308$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062010
ModelFreestyleFreestyleForte
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,275$7,740$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$3,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,256-3,5180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelFreestyleForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length200.1 in178.3 in
Width74.9 in69.9 in
Height68.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,959 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
91.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle SEL

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35035%
Total Not Requested65065%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35035%
Total Not Requested65065%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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