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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: $23,965

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,664

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForteForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXSXHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $25,900 $28,765
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats 125 125    
Remote start 495 495    
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats 102 102    
Remote start 410 410    
Options (change) 970 970 0 0
Options (change) 803 803 0 0
Destination 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $23,965 $25,665 $27,995 $26,988
Total Invoice $22,664 $24,120 $26,775 $25,633

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForteForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXSXHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S7CVTCVT
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$23,965$25,665$27,995$26,988
Adjustments for Features0-275-2,605-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,965$25,390$25,390$23,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$1,532$0
Total Invoice$22,664$24,120$26,775$25,633
Adjustments for Features0-258-2,491-2,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,664$23,862$24,284$22,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$1,624$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForteForteC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXSXHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
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 
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
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  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$1,875$2,150$4,480$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$2,605$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258-2,491-2,973

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182017
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 Weight2,929 lb.3,641 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford C-MAX specs.

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