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Kia Forte vs. Ford EcoSport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford EcoSport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,190

Ford EcoSport SE   
Difference: $25

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelForteForteEcoSportEcoSportEcoSport
TrimEXSXSESESTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $23,960 $28,155 $26,895
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600      
Floor mats 125 125      
Remote start 495 495 495 495 495
Universal garage door opener   350      
Appearance Package     495    
Convenience Package     995    
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236      
Floor mats 102 102      
Remote start 410 410 0 0 0
Universal garage door opener   291      
Appearance Package     0    
Convenience Package     0    
Options (change) 4,220 4,570 1,985 495 495
Options (change) 3,748 4,039 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $27,215 $29,265 $27,190 $29,895 $28,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford EcoSport

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford EcoSport SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,570
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelForteForteEcoSportEcoSportEcoSport
TrimEXSXSESESTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4123hp I3166hp I4123hp I3
TransmissionT6S7T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7675, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,215$29,265$27,190$29,895$28,635
Adjustments for Features-935-1,2100-2,075-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,280$28,055$27,190$27,820$28,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0$630$1,020

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelForteForteEcoSportEcoSportEcoSport
TrimEXSXSESESTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100
7-speed automated manual $1200   
FWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100$100
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
HD radio$50$50  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0$0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals $75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$4,400$4,675$3,465$5,540$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$1,210$0$2,075$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-880-1,1310-86-18

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year20182021
ModelForteEcoSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.2 in
Length171.3 in161.3 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height57.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft320.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft350.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested257561%
Total Not Requested167539%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested157538%

Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport SE

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested97561%
Total Not Requested62539%

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