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Kia Forte vs. Ford Five Hundred Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Five Hundred Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,687

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelForteFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $24,230 $26,380
Base Invoice $15,230 $22,307 $24,242
Premium Package 800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Cargo net 40    
Universal garage door opener 70   150
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Safety Package   595 595
Traction control   195 195
Sunroof   895 895
Premium Package 700    
Leather seating surfaces 870 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Cargo net 32    
Universal garage door opener 55   131
4-speed automatic 960    
Safety Package   518 518
Traction control   170 170
Sunroof   779 779
Options (change) 3,090 1,685 1,835
Options (change) 2,762 1,467 1,598
Destination 695 700 700
Total Price $19,780 $26,615 $28,915
Total Invoice $18,687 $24,474 $26,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Five Hundred

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,923
Model Year201020062006
ModelForteFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$19,780$26,615$28,915
Adjustments for Features0-940-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,780$25,675$27,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,585
Total Invoice$18,687$24,474$26,540
Adjustments for Features0-864-1,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,687$23,610$25,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,411

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year201020062006
ModelForteFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,610$3,550$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-864-1,519

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20102006
ModelForteFive Hundred
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.9 in
Length178.3 in200.7 in
Width69.9 in74.5 in
Height57.5 in60.1 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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