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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: $26,430

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,868

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForteForte
TrimXLTTitaniumEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $19,367 $19,811
Premium Package 2,325      
Cargo tray 95   80 80
Remote start 495 495 495 495
Power-folding mirrors 180      
Premium Tech Package     4,500 4,200
Floor mats     115 115
Premium Package 2,139      
Cargo tray 88   67 67
Remote start 456 456 410 410
Power-folding mirrors 166      
Premium Tech Package     4,081 3,863
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 3,095 495 5,190 4,890
Options (change) 2,849 456 4,651 4,433
Destination 1,120 1,120 850 850
Total Price $30,120 $30,145 $26,430 $26,730
Total Invoice $28,708 $28,822 $24,868 $25,094

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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: $4,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,381
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForteForte
TrimXLTTitaniumEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
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$30,120$30,145$26,430$26,730
Adjustments for Features0-110-575-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$30,035$25,855$26,330
Cost Above Minimum$85$0$0$475
Total Invoice$28,708$28,822$24,868$25,094
Adjustments for Features0-105-541-376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,708$28,717$24,327$24,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$9$0$391

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectForteForte
TrimXLTTitaniumEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray$40 $40$40
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$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$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $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$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,390$3,500$3,965$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110$575$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-105-541-376

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
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.3,046 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 in53.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested240057%
Total Not Requested180043%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested265057%
Total Not Requested197543%

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