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Kia Forte vs. Ford Fiesta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Fiesta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,180

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $3,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,203

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $3,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelForteFiesta
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $16,600
Base Invoice $18,528 $15,984
Premium Package 2,600  
215/45HR17 300  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 495 395
Rear spoiler 295  
Upgrade Package   820
Sunroof   745
Leather seating surfaces   825
Premium Package 2,348  
215/45HR17 269  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 410 344
Rear spoiler 244  
Upgrade Package   714
Sunroof   648
Leather seating surfaces   718
Options (change) 3,805 2,785
Options (change) 3,364 2,424
Destination 800 795
Total Price $24,105 $20,180
Total Invoice $22,692 $19,203

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $707
Model Year20142012
ModelForteFiesta
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4120hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/50-16
Total Price$24,105$20,180
Adjustments for Features-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,150$20,180
Total Invoice$22,692$19,203
Adjustments for Features-2,7820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,910$19,203

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20142012
ModelForteFiesta
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,575$620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20142012
ModelForteFiesta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.0 in
Length179.5 in173.6 in
Width70.1 in66.8 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested240066%
Total Not Requested122534%

Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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