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Kia Forte vs. Ford Fusion Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Fusion Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,625

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelForteFusion
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $25,425
Base Invoice $18,380 $23,423
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Appearance Package   895
Package 302A / 501A   1,995
Navigation system   1,995
3.0L V6   1,595
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Appearance Package   779
Package 302A / 501A   1,736
Navigation system   1,736
3.0L V6   1,436
Options (change) 3,550 6,480
Options (change) 3,095 5,687
Destination 775 795
Total Price $23,625 $32,700
Total Invoice $22,250 $29,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,045
Model Year20132012
ModelForteFusion
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,625$32,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$30,940
Total Invoice$22,250$29,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,250$28,295

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20132012
ModelForteFusion
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
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 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,225$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,610

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20132012
ModelForteFusion
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.4 in
Length178.3 in190.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,898 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.5 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 Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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