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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelForteFlexFlex
TrimSXLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $18,670 $33,356 $35,627
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 1,495 1,495
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40    
Navigation system   2,350 2,350
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 1,271 1,271
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32    
Navigation system   1,998 1,998
Options (change) 3,590 3,845 3,845
Options (change) 3,127 3,269 3,269
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $23,940 $40,435 $42,930
Total Invoice $22,547 $37,450 $39,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,425
Model Year201220122012
ModelForteFlexFlex
TrimSXLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$23,940$40,435$42,930
Adjustments for Features0-4,835-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$35,600$37,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,295
Total Invoice$22,547$37,450$39,721
Adjustments for Features0-4,478-4,659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$32,972$35,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,090

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201220122012
ModelForteFlexFlex
TrimSXLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,775$7,610$7,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,835$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,478-4,659

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122012
ModelForteFlex
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in117.9 in
Length170.9 in202.3 in
Width69.9 in75.9 in
Height57.5 in67.6 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.4,472 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.445.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested112579%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87593%
Total Not Requested657%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87593%
Total Not Requested657%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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