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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: $27,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,609

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteEcoSport
TrimEXSXTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $25,740
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $25,096
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Floor mats 125 125  
Remote start 495 495 495
Universal garage door opener   350  
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Floor mats 102 102  
Remote start 410 410 470
Universal garage door opener   291  
Options (change) 4,220 4,570 495
Options (change) 3,748 4,039 470
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $27,215 $29,265 $27,230
Total Invoice $25,609 $27,356 $26,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford EcoSport

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford EcoSport Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $615
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteEcoSport
TrimEXSXTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4123hp I3
TransmissionT6S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6675, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,215$29,265$27,230
Adjustments for Features0-275-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,215$28,990$26,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0
Total Invoice$25,609$27,356$26,561
Adjustments for Features0-257-337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,609$27,099$26,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteEcoSport
TrimEXSXTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
7-speed automated manual $1200 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,450$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-337

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year20182018
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested157538%

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