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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: $25,710

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,210

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelForteForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXSXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,700 $20,900 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $18,759 $19,717 $26,451 $30,726
Technology Package 2,000 1,800    
Premium Package 2,600 2,200    
Floor mats 115 115    
Remote start 495 495 445  
Package 302A     2,015 2,015
Technology Package 1,800 1,624    
Premium Package 2,348 1,986    
Floor mats 93 93    
Remote start 410 410 397  
Package 302A     1,798 1,798
Options (change) 5,210 4,610 2,460 2,015
Options (change) 4,651 4,113 2,195 1,798
Destination 800 800 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $25,710 $26,310 $31,620 $31,753
Total Invoice $24,210 $24,630 $29,441 $29,312

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,114
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelForteForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXSXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$25,710$26,310$31,620$31,753
Adjustments for Features-8750-355-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$26,310$31,265$30,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$392$0
Total Invoice$24,210$24,630$29,441$29,312
Adjustments for Features-8240-331-812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,386$24,630$29,110$28,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,244$610$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2014201420132013
ModelForteForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXSXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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$25  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,025$3,150$3,505$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$355$880
Value of Feature Adjustments-8240-331-812

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20142013
ModelForteC-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length171.3 in173.6 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height57.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205057%
Total Not Requested157543%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

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 radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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 radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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