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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: $24,755

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $2,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220212021
ModelMustangMustangMustangForteForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500EXGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $48,810 $23,090 $22,790
Remote start 345 345   495 495
Rear spoiler 295 0   295  
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Floor mats       125 125
Remote start 300 300   410 410
Rear spoiler 257 0   244  
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Floor mats       102 102
Options (change) 640 345 0 1,265 970
Options (change) 557 300 0 1,047 803
Destination 795 795 795 995 995
Total Price $27,745 $34,850 $49,605 $25,350 $24,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,067
Model Year20122012201220212021
ModelMustangMustangMustangForteForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500EXGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8500, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18255/40-19215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,745$34,850$49,605$25,350$24,755
Adjustments for Features0-425-650-2,220-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,745$34,425$48,955$23,130$23,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,680$21,210$0$55

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012201220212021
ModelMustangMustangMustangForteForte
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500EXGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start$150$150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents   $100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Automatic headlights $125 $125$125
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,980$2,405$2,630$4,200$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$650$2,220$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-392-589-179-114

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelMustangForte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length188.1 in182.7 in
Width73.9 in70.9 in
Height55.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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