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Kia Forte vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelForteExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $38,775 $40,525 $42,125
Base Invoice $17,240 $34,544 $36,067 $37,459
Technology Package 1,800      
Sunroof 750 860 860 860
Stability control   595 595 595
Side curtain airbags   595 595 595
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Technology Package 1,570      
Sunroof 655 731 731 731
Stability control   506 506 506
Side curtain airbags   506 506 506
Navigation system   1,696 1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,550 4,045 4,045 4,045
Options (change) 2,225 3,439 3,439 3,439
Destination 750 820 820 820
Total Price $21,400 $43,640 $45,390 $46,990
Total Invoice $20,215 $38,803 $40,326 $41,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,698
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelForteExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$21,400$43,640$45,390$46,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,250-4,475-4,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,400$40,390$40,915$42,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,225
Total Invoice$20,215$38,803$40,326$41,718
Adjustments for Features0-2,890-3,976-3,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,215$35,913$36,350$37,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$437$1,921

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2012200620062006
ModelForteExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimEXEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Front side airbags$350   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails $250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards $350$350 
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Satellite radio$200   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,675$6,925$8,150$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250$4,475$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,890-3,976-3,884

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122006
ModelForteExpedition
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in119.0 in
Length170.9 in205.8 in
Width69.9 in78.7 in
Height57.5 in76.7 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.5,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in63.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in64.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in62.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft320.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.460.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft3110.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested62538%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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