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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: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMustangMustangForte
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $21,600
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $20,410
Safe and Smart Package 1,495 1,495  
Navigation system 795 795  
Rear spoiler 0 0 295
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Floor mats     125
Safe and Smart Package 1,420 1,420  
Navigation system 755 755  
Rear spoiler 0 0 244
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 2,290 2,290 4,670
Options (change) 2,175 2,175 4,207
Destination 900 900 895
Total Price $33,790 $42,285 $27,165
Total Invoice $31,992 $40,020 $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: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,968
Model Year201820182018
ModelMustangMustangForte
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4460hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,790$42,285$27,165
Adjustments for Features00-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,790$42,285$26,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$0
Total Invoice$31,992$40,020$25,512
Adjustments for Features00-488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,992$40,020$25,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,028$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
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  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Line lock$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,730$3,730$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$520
Value of Feature Adjustments00-488

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelMustangForte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length188.5 in179.5 in
Width75.4 in70.1 in
Height54.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.7 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 Legroom29.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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 radio50No
Total Requested287564%
Total Not Requested160036%

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