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Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,390

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,460

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteFlex
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $38,400
Base Invoice $22,422 $36,672
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 495  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 125  
Rear bumper protector 75  
3.5L V6   2,850
Sunroof   1,595
AWD   1,950
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 410  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 102  
Rear bumper protector 62  
3.5L V6   2,721
Sunroof   1,515
AWD   1,863
Options (change) 4,695 6,395
Options (change) 4,143 6,099
Destination 895 995
Total Price $29,390 $45,790
Total Invoice $27,460 $43,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,283
Model Year20182018
ModelForteFlex
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-20
Total Price$29,390$45,790
Adjustments for Features0-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,390$40,535
Total Invoice$27,460$43,766
Adjustments for Features0-5,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,460$38,743

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182018
ModelForteFlex
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,350$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,023

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182018
ModelForteFlex
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in117.9 in
Length171.3 in201.8 in
Width70.1 in75.9 in
Height57.1 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.243.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft383.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested370089%
Total Not Requested45011%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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