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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: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,883

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSXHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $18,670 $25,900 $28,765
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Navigation system   795 795
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Navigation system   755 755
Options (change) 3,550 795 795
Options (change) 3,095 755 755
Destination 750 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $23,900 $28,790 $27,783
Total Invoice $22,515 $27,530 $26,388

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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: $1,553
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,660
Model Year201220172017
ModelForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSXHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
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$23,900$28,790$27,783
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,900$26,985$25,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,532$0
Total Invoice$22,515$27,530$26,388
Adjustments for Features0-1,726-2,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,515$25,804$24,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,629$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201220172017
ModelForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSXHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$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
Ionizing air filtration$50  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,875$4,680$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,726-2,213

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122017
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.3,641 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
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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