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Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,475

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,275

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTransit ConnectForte
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,525 $18,100
Base Invoice $22,870 $17,240
Navigation Package 1,165  
Alloy wheels 495  
Cargo tray 95 75
Automatic climate control, front 275  
Automatic headlights 125  
1.6L I4 795  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Navigation Package 994  
Alloy wheels 422  
Cargo tray 81 60
Automatic climate control, front 234  
Automatic headlights 107  
1.6L I4 678  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 2,950 2,625
Options (change) 2,516 2,285
Destination 995 750
Total Price $28,470 $21,475
Total Invoice $26,381 $20,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,248
Model Year20142012
ModelTransit ConnectForte
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine178hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,470$21,475
Adjustments for Features0-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,470$21,325
Total Invoice$26,381$20,275
Adjustments for Features0-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,381$20,133

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
ModelTransit ConnectForte
TrimXLTEX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Removable second row seats$0 
Total Value of Features$2,850$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142

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See a complete comparison of Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
ModelTransit ConnectForte
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in104.3 in
Length173.9 in170.9 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height72.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		46.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.0 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested102564%
Total Not Requested57536%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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