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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: $22,900

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,555

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelMustangMustangForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,395 $31,395 $18,600
Base Invoice $22,606 $28,906 $17,710
Electronics Package 2,195 2,195  
Comfort Package 595 595  
Rearview camera 240 240  
Rear spoiler 295 0  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Electronics Package 1,910 1,910  
Comfort Package 518 518  
Rearview camera 209 209  
Rear spoiler 257 0  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 3,325 3,030 3,550
Options (change) 2,894 2,637 3,095
Destination 850 850 750
Total Price $28,570 $35,275 $22,900
Total Invoice $26,350 $32,393 $21,555

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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: $6,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,005
Model Year201020102012
ModelMustangMustangForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6315hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,570$35,275$22,900
Adjustments for Features0-575-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,570$34,700$21,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,130$0
Total Invoice$26,350$32,393$21,555
Adjustments for Features0-528-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,350$31,865$20,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,515$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102012
ModelMustangMustangForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,340$1,915$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-528-1,210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
ModelMustangForte
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in104.3 in
Length188.1 in176.4 in
Width73.9 in69.5 in
Height55.6 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,402 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
Comfort Package
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

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
Comfort Package
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, front200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested112579%
Total Not Requested30021%
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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