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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: $27,295

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,676

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelTransit ConnectForteForte
TrimXLTEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,825 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $23,708 $20,966 $22,422
Navigation Package 1,165    
Automatic headlights 125    
Leather Package 1,550    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Blind spot warning system 575    
Cargo tray 95 80 80
Remote start 495 495 495
Alloy wheels 495    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Navigation Package 1,072    
Automatic headlights 115    
Leather Package 1,427    
Automatic climate control, front 254    
Blind spot warning system 529    
Cargo tray 88 67 67
Remote start 456 410 410
Alloy wheels 456    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Floor mats   102 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 4,775 4,300 4,650
Options (change) 4,397 3,815 4,106
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $30,595 $27,295 $29,345
Total Invoice $29,100 $25,676 $27,423

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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: $5,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,729
Model Year201620182018
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$30,595$27,295$29,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$24,845$26,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$29,100$25,676$27,423
Adjustments for Features0-2,305-2,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,100$23,371$24,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,505

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620182018
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  
Rear air vents $100$100
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
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
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
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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$2,550$5,000$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,305-2,547

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested180042%
Total Not Requested245058%

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%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested180043%
Total Not Requested235057%

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