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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: $24,105

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162020
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForte
TrimXLTTitaniumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,825 $29,300 $22,090
Automatic headlights 125    
SYNC 325    
Blind spot warning system 575 575  
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Leather Package 1,550    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Cargo tray 95   80
Remote start 495 495 495
Alloy wheels 495    
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Automatic headlights 115    
SYNC 299    
Blind spot warning system 529 529  
Automatic climate control, front 254    
Leather Package 1,427    
Satellite radio 180 180  
Cargo tray 88   67
Remote start 456 456 410
Alloy wheels 456    
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 4,130 1,265 1,050
Options (change) 3,804 1,165 870
Destination 995 995 965
Total Price $31,950 $31,560 $24,105

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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: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,220
Model Year201620162020
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForte
TrimXLTTitaniumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$31,950$31,560$24,105
Adjustments for Features-1,975-2,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,975$29,375$24,105
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162020
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForte
TrimXLTTitaniumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$4,865$5,075$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$2,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,880-2,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162020
ModelTransit ConnectForte
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in106.3 in
Length189.7 in182.7 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height72.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.7 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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%

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