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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: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,731

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForteForte
TrimXLTTitaniumEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $20,966 $22,422
Premium Package 2,325      
Blind spot warning system 575 575    
Cargo tray 95   80 80
Remote start 495 495 495 495
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Floor mats     125 125
Premium Tech Package       3,600
Premium Package 2,139      
Blind spot warning system 529 529    
Cargo tray 88   67 67
Remote start 456 456 410 410
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Floor mats     102 102
Premium Tech Package       3,236
Options (change) 3,490 1,070 1,050 4,650
Options (change) 3,212 985 870 4,106
Destination 1,120 1,120 895 895
Total Price $30,515 $30,720 $24,045 $29,345
Total Invoice $29,071 $29,351 $22,731 $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: $4,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,173
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForteForte
TrimXLTTitaniumEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,515$30,720$24,045$29,345
Adjustments for Features-2,275-2,3850-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,240$28,335$24,045$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$0$1,025
Total Invoice$29,071$29,351$22,731$27,423
Adjustments for Features-2,167-2,2790-3,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,904$27,072$22,731$23,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$0$697

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForteForte
TrimXLTTitaniumEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray$40 $40$40
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50 $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0$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$4,790$4,900$2,515$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$2,385$0$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,167-2,2790-3,995

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested270096%
Total Not Requested1254%

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%
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 information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested177543%
Total Not Requested237557%

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