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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: $23,810

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,394

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,187

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Model Year2009200920092018
ModelMustangMustangMustangForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,520 $29,160 $43,125 $21,600
Base Invoice $20,758 $26,734 $38,872 $20,410
Pony Package 750      
Safety and Security Package 995      
Heated front seats 250      
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Remote start 295 295   495
Cargo net 55 55   50
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395    
Comfort Group   575    
Rear spoiler   0   295
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       125
Pony Package 653      
Safety and Security Package 866      
Heated front seats 218      
Leather seating surfaces 605      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Remote start 257 257   410
Cargo net 48 48   42
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344    
Comfort Group   500    
Rear spoiler   0   244
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       102
Options (change) 3,500 1,320 0 1,315
Options (change) 3,028 1,149 0 1,089
Destination 795 795 795 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $26,815 $31,275 $45,220 $23,810
Total Invoice $24,581 $28,678 $40,967 $22,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,695
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelMustangMustangMustangForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6
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)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$26,815$31,275$45,220$23,810
Adjustments for Features0-450-85-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,815$30,825$45,135$20,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$18,320$0
Total Invoice$24,581$28,678$40,967$22,394
Adjustments for Features0-413-77-3,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,581$28,265$40,890$18,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,684$16,309$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelMustangMustangMustangForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass $0 $0
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
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   $50
No leather in second row$-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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,635$2,085$1,720$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$85$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-413-77-3,508

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelMustangForte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length187.6 in179.5 in
Width73.9 in70.1 in
Height55.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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