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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: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelMustangMustangForte
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,195 $37,195 $21,600
Base Invoice $28,534 $35,149 $20,410
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,795 1,795  
Navigation system 795 795  
Rear spoiler 0 0 295
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Floor mats     125
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,705 1,705  
Navigation system 755 755  
Rear spoiler 0 0 244
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 2,590 2,590 4,670
Options (change) 2,460 2,460 4,207
Destination 900 900 895
Total Price $33,685 $40,685 $27,165
Total Invoice $31,894 $38,509 $25,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,185
Model Year201720172018
ModelMustangMustangForte
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4435hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,685$40,685$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,685$40,535$25,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0
Total Invoice$31,894$38,509$25,512
Adjustments for Features0-142-1,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,894$38,367$23,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,473$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172018
ModelMustangMustangForte
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Line lock $50 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Performance meter$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$1,855$2,005$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-1,803

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
ModelMustangForte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in179.5 in
Width75.4 in70.1 in
Height54.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested227551%
Total Not Requested220049%

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