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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: $20,145

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,040

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForte
TrimXLTTitaniumSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $17,495
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $16,660
Satellite radio 195    
Cargo tray 95   75
Leather seating surfaces 1,550   1,000
Alloy wheels 495    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Sunroof     700
Satellite radio 180    
Cargo tray 88   60
Leather seating surfaces 1,427   870
Alloy wheels 456    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Sunroof     610
Options (change) 2,335 0 1,955
Options (change) 2,151 0 1,685
Destination 1,120 1,120 695
Total Price $31,360 $31,650 $20,145
Total Invoice $29,920 $30,276 $19,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,702
Model Year201820182010
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForte
TrimXLTTitaniumSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
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$31,360$31,650$20,145
Adjustments for Features-3,280-4,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,080$26,910$20,145
Cost Above Minimum$1,170$0$0
Total Invoice$29,920$30,276$19,040
Adjustments for Features-3,129-4,5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,791$25,742$19,040
Cost Above Minimum$1,049$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182010
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForte
TrimXLTTitaniumSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 $40
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
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 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,595$7,055$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$4,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,129-4,5340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelTransit ConnectForte
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in104.3 in
Length189.7 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height72.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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