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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: $24,045

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,731

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelTransit ConnectForteForte
TrimXLTEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,710 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $23,042 $20,966 $22,422
Automatic headlights 125    
SYNC 325    
Leather Package 1,550    
Satellite radio 195    
Cargo tray 95 80 80
Remote start 495 495 495
Alloy wheels 495    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats   125 125
Automatic headlights 107    
SYNC 277    
Leather Package 1,322    
Satellite radio 167    
Cargo tray 81 67 67
Remote start 422 410 410
Alloy wheels 422    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 3,280 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 2,798 870 870
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $28,985 $24,045 $25,745
Total Invoice $26,835 $22,731 $24,187

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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: $4,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,035
Model Year201520182018
ModelTransit ConnectForteForte
TrimXLTEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,985$24,045$25,745
Adjustments for Features-750-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,910$24,045$25,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$26,835$22,731$24,187
Adjustments for Features-690-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,766$22,731$23,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,198

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520182018
ModelTransit ConnectForteForte
TrimXLTEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Conversation mirror$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,750$2,675$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-690-258

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152018
ModelTransit ConnectForte
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in106.3 in
Length173.9 in171.3 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height72.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested20035%
Total Not Requested37565%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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