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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: $25,135

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172021
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForte
TrimXLTTitaniumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $30,325 $23,090
Blind spot warning system 575 575  
Premium Package 2,325    
Cargo tray 95   80
Remote start 495 495 495
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Blind spot warning system 529 529  
Premium Package 2,139    
Cargo tray 88   67
Remote start 456 456 410
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 3,490 1,070 1,050
Options (change) 3,212 985 870
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $32,185 $32,390 $25,135

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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: $3,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,081
Model Year201720172021
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$32,185$32,390$25,135
Adjustments for Features-3,900-4,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,285$28,380$25,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172021
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
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Roof rails$250$250 
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$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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$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$6,640$6,750$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$4,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,715-3,8300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172021
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested105037%

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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