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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: $23,165

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,802

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $3,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelMustangMustangMustangForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,520 $29,160 $43,125 $18,800
Base Invoice $20,758 $26,734 $38,872 $17,900
Safety and Security Package 995      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395    
Cargo net 55 55   40
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Heated front seats 250      
Comfort Group   575    
Rear spoiler   0    
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Safety and Security Package 866      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344    
Cargo net 48 48   32
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Leather seating surfaces 605      
Heated front seats 218      
Comfort Group   500    
Rear spoiler   0    
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 4,450 3,020 1,995 3,590
Options (change) 3,854 2,628 1,736 3,127
Destination 795 795 795 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $27,765 $32,975 $47,215 $23,165
Total Invoice $25,407 $30,157 $42,703 $21,802

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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: $7,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,452
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelMustangMustangMustangForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,765$32,975$47,215$23,165
Adjustments for Features0-775-560-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,765$32,200$46,655$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,435$18,890$0
Total Invoice$25,407$30,157$42,703$21,802
Adjustments for Features0-709-506-2,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,407$29,448$42,197$18,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,041$16,790$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920092013
ModelMustangMustangMustangForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter   $0
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass $0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights   $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,765$2,540$2,325$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$560$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-709-506-2,847

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092013
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.2,738 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 Premium

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

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
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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