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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: $24,975

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,515

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $1,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelMustangMustangMustangForteForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Koup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $42,330 $18,590 $20,590
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $38,244 $17,698 $19,428
Interior Sport Appearance Package 345 345      
Safety and Security Package 995        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Comfort Group 575        
Leather seating surfaces 0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395    
Cargo net 55 55   50 50
Remote start 295 295   495 495
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525    
iPod integration 295 295 295    
Alarm   325      
Heated front seats   250      
Rear spoiler   0      
Technology Package       2,100 1,900
UVO       600  
Premium Package       2,200 1,900
Floor mats       115 115
Interior Sport Appearance Package 300 300      
Safety and Security Package 866        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736    
Comfort Group 500        
Leather seating surfaces 0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37        
Satellite radio 170 170 170    
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344    
Cargo net 48 48   42 42
Remote start 257 257   410 410
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457    
iPod integration 257 257 257    
Alarm   283      
Heated front seats   218      
Rear spoiler   0      
Technology Package       1,893 1,717
UVO       558  
Premium Package       1,996 1,717
Floor mats       93 93
Options (change) 5,735 4,675 3,405 5,560 4,460
Options (change) 4,972 4,070 2,964 4,992 3,979
Destination 795 795 795 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $27,410 $32,890 $47,830 $24,975 $25,875
Total Invoice $25,129 $30,113 $43,303 $23,515 $24,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,055
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelMustangMustangMustangForteForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Koup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$27,410$32,890$47,830$24,975$25,875
Adjustments for Features0-175-335-3,655-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,410$32,715$47,495$21,320$22,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,305$20,085$0$825
Total Invoice$25,129$30,113$43,303$23,515$24,232
Adjustments for Features0-160-303-3,441-3,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,129$29,953$43,000$20,074$20,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,824$17,871$0$665

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelMustangMustangMustangForteForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Koup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start$150$150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist   $50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150$150
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,010$2,185$2,345$5,665$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$335$3,655$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160-303-3,441-3,493

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
ModelMustangForte
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length187.6 in178.3 in
Width73.9 in70.1 in
Height55.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested135047%
Total Not Requested152553%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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