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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: $23,975

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,575

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForte
TrimXLTTitaniumSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $19,600
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $18,670
Premium Package 2,325    
Cargo tray 95   75
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Premium Package 2,139    
Cargo tray 88   60
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 2,420 0 3,625
Options (change) 2,227 0 3,155
Destination 1,120 1,120 750
Total Price $29,445 $29,650 $23,975
Total Invoice $28,086 $28,366 $22,575

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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: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,273
Model Year201820182012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForte
TrimXLTTitaniumSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$29,445$29,650$23,975
Adjustments for Features-250-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,195$29,240$23,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$45$0
Total Invoice$28,086$28,366$22,575
Adjustments for Features-238-3920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,848$27,974$22,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$126$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForte
TrimXLTTitaniumSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray$40 $40
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $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 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,665$3,825$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-238-3920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelTransit ConnectForte
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in104.3 in
Length173.9 in170.9 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height72.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft30.0 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 control125No
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested110077%
Total Not Requested32523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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