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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: $22,680

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $3,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,342

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $3,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup SXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,395 $20,880 $27,420 $42,330
Base Invoice $17,520 $19,362 $25,248 $38,244
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 750      
Technology Package 1,800      
Cargo net 40 55 55  
Safety and Security Package   995    
Interior Sport Appearance Package   345 345  
Comfort Group   575    
Leather seating surfaces   0    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
iPod integration   295 295 295
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65    
Bluetooth cell phone link   395 395 395
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats     250  
Rear spoiler     0  
Leather Package 870      
Sunroof 655      
Technology Package 1,570      
Cargo net 32 48 48  
Safety and Security Package   866    
Interior Sport Appearance Package   300 300  
Comfort Group   500    
Leather seating surfaces   0    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
iPod integration   257 257 257
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   37    
Bluetooth cell phone link   344 344 344
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats     218  
Rear spoiler     0  
Options (change) 3,590 4,915 3,530 2,880
Options (change) 3,127 4,258 3,073 2,507
Destination 695 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,680 $26,590 $31,745 $47,305
Total Invoice $21,342 $24,415 $29,116 $42,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,708
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup SXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionM6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$22,680$26,590$31,745$47,305
Adjustments for Features-2,8000-175-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,880$26,590$31,570$46,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,980$20,230
Total Invoice$21,342$24,415$29,116$42,846
Adjustments for Features-2,6350-161-439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,707$24,415$28,955$42,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,540$17,992

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup SXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed manual $0$0 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Interior air filter$0   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Outside temperature display$50   
Speaker lights$100   
Trip computer$150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,740$1,940$2,115$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$0$175$485
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6350-161-439

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20112008
ModelForteMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in107.1 in
Length176.4 in187.6 in
Width69.5 in73.9 in
Height55.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight2,717 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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