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Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,090

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $1,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangForte
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $17,695
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $16,860
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450  
Machined alloy wheels 100        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775        
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695   1,000
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370  
Pony Package   1,195      
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Sunroof         700
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392  
Machined alloy wheels 90        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674        
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605   870
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322  
Pony Package   1,040      
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Sunroof         610
Options (change) 2,390 2,710 1,515 820 1,700
Options (change) 2,083 2,359 1,319 714 1,480
Destination 720 720 720 720 695
Total Price $22,225 $23,520 $27,375 $27,860 $20,090
Total Invoice $20,506 $21,660 $25,165 $25,622 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,574
Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangForte
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$22,225$23,520$27,375$27,860$20,090
Adjustments for Features0-925-1,000-1,250-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,225$22,595$26,375$26,610$16,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$4,150$4,385$0
Total Invoice$20,506$21,660$25,165$25,622$19,035
Adjustments for Features0-852-919-1,150-3,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,506$20,808$24,246$24,472$15,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$302$3,740$3,966$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangForte
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake assist    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter    $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325 
CD player$125 $125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50
Satellite radio    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Speaker lights    $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Heated front seats    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$775$1,700$1,775$2,025$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$1,000$1,250$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-852-919-1,150-3,103

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelMustangForte
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in104.3 in
Length187.6 in176.4 in
Width73.9 in69.5 in
Height55.4 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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