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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: $22,900

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,555

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelForteMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup SXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGT 50 Years Limited EditionShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,600 $29,300 $36,300 $46,170 $47,870
Base Invoice $17,710 $27,029 $33,487 $42,592 $44,160
Technology Package 1,800       7,500
Sunroof 750        
Leather Package 1,000        
Navigation system   795 795    
Temporary spare tire   195 195    
Rear spoiler   0 0    
Technology Package 1,570       6,694
Sunroof 655        
Leather Package 870        
Navigation system   710 710    
Temporary spare tire   174 174    
Rear spoiler   0 0    
Options (change) 3,550 990 990 0 7,500
Options (change) 3,095 884 884 0 6,694
Destination 750 900 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,900 $31,190 $38,190 $47,070 $57,570
Total Invoice $21,555 $28,813 $35,271 $43,492 $53,054

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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: $6,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,332
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelForteMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup SXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGT 50 Years Limited EditionShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4310hp I4435hp V8435hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19295/35-19
Total Price$22,900$31,190$38,190$47,070$57,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,085-2,235-1,935-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,900$29,105$35,955$45,135$54,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,850$16,030$25,630
Total Invoice$21,555$28,813$35,271$43,492$53,054
Adjustments for Features0-1,926-2,064-1,788-2,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,555$26,887$33,207$41,704$50,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,320$14,817$23,554

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelForteMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup SXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGT 50 Years Limited EditionShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active glove box $100$100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Line lock  $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0   
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0$0
Quarter window louvers   $150 
Rear spoiler $200$200 $200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25 
SD Card slot $25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Performance meter $150$150$150$150
Speaker lights$100    
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0$0$0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,520$4,605$4,755$4,455$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085$2,235$1,935$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,926-2,064-1,788-2,613

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122015
ModelForteMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in107.1 in
Length176.4 in188.3 in
Width69.5 in75.4 in
Height55.1 in54.4 in
Curb Weight2,717 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested220051%
Total Not Requested210049%

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