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Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteMustangMustang
TrimEXEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,600 $30,600 $39,095
Base Invoice $20,410 $28,917 $36,945
Universal garage door opener 350    
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Floor mats 125    
Rear spoiler 295 0 0
Navigation system   795 795
Safe and Smart Package   1,495 1,495
Universal garage door opener 291    
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Floor mats 102    
Rear spoiler 244 0 0
Navigation system   755 755
Safe and Smart Package   1,420 1,420
Options (change) 4,670 2,290 2,290
Options (change) 4,207 2,175 2,175
Destination 895 900 900
Total Price $27,165 $33,790 $42,285
Total Invoice $25,512 $31,992 $40,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,968
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteMustangMustang
TrimEXEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$27,165$33,790$42,285
Adjustments for Features-52000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,645$33,790$42,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,495
Total Invoice$25,512$31,992$40,020
Adjustments for Features-48800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,024$31,992$40,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,028

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteMustangMustang
TrimEXEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box $100$100
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Line lock $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Safety key $5$5
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,250$3,730$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-48800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182018
ModelForteMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in188.5 in
Width70.1 in75.4 in
Height56.3 in54.3 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested287564%
Total Not Requested160036%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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