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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: $22,640

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $10,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $9,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelMustangMustangMustangForte
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $55,845 $18,395
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $52,773 $17,520
Navigation system 795 795    
Temporary spare tire 405 405    
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Convenience Package     3,000  
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Navigation system 755 755    
Temporary spare tire 385 385    
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Convenience Package     2,850  
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 1,200 1,200 3,000 3,550
Options (change) 1,140 1,140 2,850 3,095
Destination 900 900 900 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $32,700 $41,195 $61,045 $22,640
Total Invoice $30,957 $38,985 $57,823 $21,310

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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: $7,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,247
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelMustangMustangMustangForte
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$32,700$41,195$61,045$22,640
Adjustments for Features-2,535-2,535-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,165$38,660$58,310$22,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$28,145$0
Total Invoice$30,957$38,985$57,823$21,310
Adjustments for Features-2,400-2,399-2,5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,557$36,586$55,232$21,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,029$26,675$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelMustangMustangMustangForte
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Line lock$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler  $0 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Speaker lights   $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,705$4,705$4,905$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$2,535$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,400-2,399-2,5910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelMustangForte
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in104.3 in
Length188.5 in176.4 in
Width75.4 in69.5 in
Height54.3 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested145040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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