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Ford Fusion vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fusion vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,070

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,930

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelFusionFusionForte
TrimSESELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,060 $20,150 $17,495
Base Invoice $17,594 $18,576 $16,660
SYNC 395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150   180
Moon and Tune Package 795 795  
3.0L V6 2,750 2,750  
Traction control 95 95  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Leather seating surfaces 895 895 1,000
Heated front seats   295  
Sunroof     700
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
SYNC 344    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 131   145
Moon and Tune Package 692 692  
3.0L V6 2,475 2,474  
Traction control 83 83  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Leather seating surfaces 779 779 870
Heated front seats   257  
Sunroof     610
5-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 5,275 5,025 2,880
Options (change) 4,674 4,455 2,575
Destination 725 725 695
Total Price $25,060 $25,900 $21,070
Total Invoice $22,993 $23,756 $19,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,372
Model Year200820082010
ModelFusionFusionForte
TrimSESELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6221hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,060$25,900$21,070
Adjustments for Features0-850-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,060$25,050$20,725
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$0
Total Invoice$22,993$23,756$19,930
Adjustments for Features0-780-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,993$22,976$19,604
Cost Above Minimum$17$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082010
ModelFusionFusionForte
TrimSESELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,250$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-780-326

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelFusionForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in104.3 in
Length190.2 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,280 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SE

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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