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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: $22,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,395 $28,455 $32,920
Base Invoice $17,520 $26,535 $30,699
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Package 302A   2,135 2,135
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Package 302A   1,906 1,906
Options (change) 3,550 2,135 2,135
Options (change) 3,095 1,906 1,906
Destination 695 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $22,640 $31,415 $31,873
Total Invoice $21,310 $29,266 $29,423

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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: $6,003
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,131
Model Year201120142014
ModelForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$22,640$31,415$31,873
Adjustments for Features0-2,555-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,640$28,860$28,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0
Total Invoice$21,310$29,266$29,423
Adjustments for Features0-2,380-2,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,310$26,886$26,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201120142014
ModelForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
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  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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$1,825$4,380$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,380-2,982

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20112014
ModelForteC-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length170.9 in173.6 in
Width69.9 in72.0 in
Height57.5 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,782 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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