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Kia Forte vs. Ford Edge Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Edge Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteEdgeEdge
TrimSXSELLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $28,265 $31,075
Base Invoice $18,670 $26,321 $28,878
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800    
SYNC   395  
Premium Package   1,675  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Unbranded 320W 9 speakers   385  
Cargo cover   115 115
Satellite radio   195 195
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570    
SYNC   336  
Premium Package   1,424  
Navigation system   1,695 1,696
Unbranded 320W 9 speakers   328  
Cargo cover   97 97
Satellite radio   166 166
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 3,550 6,355 3,900
Options (change) 3,095 5,402 3,315
Destination 750 755 755
Total Price $23,900 $35,375 $35,730
Total Invoice $22,515 $32,478 $32,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Edge

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,381
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteEdgeEdge
TrimSXSELLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 9320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$23,900$35,375$35,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,900$34,100$33,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0
Total Invoice$22,515$32,478$32,948
Adjustments for Features0-1,171-2,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,515$31,307$30,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Edge

Model Year201220082008
ModelForteEdgeEdge
TrimSXSELLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,225$4,500$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,171-2,052

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Edge

Model Year20122008
ModelForteEdge
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in111.2 in
Length170.9 in185.7 in
Width69.9 in75.8 in
Height57.5 in67.2 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,073 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft369.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

Option Package Details
Ford Edge SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%

Option Package Details
Ford Edge Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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