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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: $26,700

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,092

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelForteForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXSXHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $19,367 $19,811 $25,948 $30,341
Premium Tech Package 4,500 4,200    
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats 115 115    
Remote start 495 495 395  
Package 302A     2,195 2,195
Premium Tech Package 4,081 3,863    
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats 93 93    
Remote start 410 410 375  
Package 302A     2,085 2,085
Options (change) 5,460 5,160 2,590 2,195
Options (change) 4,875 4,657 2,460 2,085
Destination 850 850 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $26,700 $27,000 $30,635 $30,833
Total Invoice $25,092 $25,318 $29,283 $29,294

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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: $2,978
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,102
Model Year2016201620162016
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)215/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,700$27,000$30,635$30,833
Adjustments for Features-1750-805-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,525$27,000$29,830$29,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$327$0
Total Invoice$25,092$25,318$29,283$29,294
Adjustments for Features-1640-769-1,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,928$25,318$28,514$28,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$484$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2016201620162016
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 
Aux input$50$50  
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 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
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$3,275$3,100$3,905$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$805$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-1640-769-1,264

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20162016
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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested287568%
Total Not Requested132532%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested297564%
Total Not Requested165036%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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