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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: $14,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelForteFlexFlex
TrimSXSELLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $32,300 $37,800
Base Invoice $18,670 $30,847 $36,099
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 1,595 1,595
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
Navigation system   795  
Package 202A   2,400  
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 1,515 1,515
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
Navigation system   755  
Package 202A   2,280  
Options (change) 3,590 4,790 1,595
Options (change) 3,127 4,550 1,515
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $23,940 $37,985 $40,290
Total Invoice $22,547 $36,292 $38,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,594
Model Year201220162016
ModelForteFlexFlex
TrimSXSELLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4287hp V6287hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$23,940$37,985$40,290
Adjustments for Features0-4,345-6,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$33,640$34,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$605
Total Invoice$22,547$36,292$38,509
Adjustments for Features0-4,151-5,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$32,141$32,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201220162016
ModelForteFlexFlex
TrimSXSELLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
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 $250
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,900$7,245$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,345$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,151-5,778

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122016
ModelForteFlex
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in117.9 in
Length170.9 in201.8 in
Width69.9 in75.9 in
Height57.5 in68.0 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 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.443.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft383.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Flex specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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