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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: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelForteFlex
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $34,960
Base Invoice $17,240 $32,389
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750 1,495
Cargo net 40  
Navigation system   2,375
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655 1,271
Cargo net 32  
Navigation system   2,019
Options (change) 2,590 3,870
Options (change) 2,257 3,290
Destination 750 775
Total Price $21,440 $39,605
Total Invoice $20,247 $36,454

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,648
Model Year20122009
ModelForteFlex
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4262hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-19
Total Price$21,440$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-6,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,440$33,565
Total Invoice$20,247$36,454
Adjustments for Features0-5,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,247$30,895

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122009
ModelForteFlex
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Footrests, second row $25
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,825$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,559

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122009
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 Weight2,843 lb.4,500 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 EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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