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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: $18,410

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,923

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelFusionFusionFusionForte
TrimSETitaniumPlatinumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $30,395 $36,895 $16,600
Base Invoice $22,108 $28,723 $34,866 $16,271
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo mat 175 175   95
2.0L I4 1,795      
Appearance Package 1,095      
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       125
Rear spoiler       295
Cargo net 49 49 49 42
Cargo mat 166 166   78
2.0L I4 1,705      
Appearance Package 1,040      
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       102
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 3,115 225 50 915
Options (change) 2,960 215 49 757
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $27,385 $31,495 $37,820 $18,410
Total Invoice $25,943 $29,813 $35,790 $17,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,696
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelFusionFusionFusionForte
TrimSETitaniumPlatinumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4245hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19195/65-15
Total Price$27,385$31,495$37,820$18,410
Adjustments for Features-3,150-8,200-14,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,235$23,295$22,845$18,410
Cost Above Minimum$1,390$450$0$0
Total Invoice$25,943$29,813$35,790$17,923
Adjustments for Features-2,984-7,762-14,1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,959$22,051$21,619$17,923
Cost Above Minimum$1,340$432$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelFusionFusionFusionForte
TrimSETitaniumPlatinumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app  $25 
Remote climate control  $25 
Remote start $150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents $100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0$0 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,995$9,045$15,820$845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$8,200$14,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,984-7,762-14,1710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182017
ModelFusionForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length191.7 in179.5 in
Width72.9 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.2,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SE

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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