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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: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $24,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelForteFlexFlex
TrimSXLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $16,660 $33,356 $35,627
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700 1,495 1,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Universal garage door opener 70    
Cargo net 40    
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
Power-stowing third row seats   495 495
255/45VR20   795  
AWD   1,850 1,850
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610 1,271 1,271
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Cargo net 32    
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
Power-stowing third row seats   421 421
255/45VR20   676  
AWD   1,684 1,684
Options (change) 1,990 7,630 6,835
Options (change) 1,712 6,777 6,102
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $20,180 $44,220 $45,920
Total Invoice $19,067 $40,958 $42,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,578
Model Year201020122012
ModelForteFlexFlex
TrimSXLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$20,180$44,220$45,920
Adjustments for Features0-8,975-9,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,180$35,245$36,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$19,067$40,958$42,554
Adjustments for Features0-8,313-8,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,067$32,645$34,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,407

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201020122012
ModelForteFlexFlex
TrimSXLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,495$10,470$10,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,975$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,313-8,502

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20102012
ModelForteFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in117.9 in
Length178.3 in202.3 in
Width69.9 in75.9 in
Height57.5 in67.6 in
Curb Weight2,853 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.745.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.786.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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