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Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014
ModelForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,495 $28,455 $32,920
Base Invoice $16,660 $26,535 $30,699
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Universal garage door opener 70    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Options (change) 1,950 0 0
Options (change) 1,680 0 0
Destination 695 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $20,140 $29,280 $29,738
Total Invoice $19,035 $27,360 $27,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,013
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,165
Model Year201020142014
ModelForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$20,140$29,280$29,738
Adjustments for Features0-2,910-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,140$26,370$26,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0
Total Invoice$19,035$27,360$27,517
Adjustments for Features0-2,719-3,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,035$24,641$24,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$441$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201020142014
ModelForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,820$4,730$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,910$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,719-3,317

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102014
ModelForteC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in173.6 in
Width69.9 in72.0 in
Height57.5 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.752.6 ft3

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