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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: $9,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,555

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $9,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup SXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,600 $30,600 $39,095 $55,845
Base Invoice $17,710 $28,917 $36,945 $52,773
Technology Package 1,800      
Sunroof 750      
Leather Package 1,000      
Navigation system   795 795  
Temporary spare tire   405 405  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Convenience Package       3,000
Technology Package 1,570      
Sunroof 655      
Leather Package 870      
Navigation system   755 755  
Temporary spare tire   385 385  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Convenience Package       2,850
Options (change) 3,550 1,200 1,200 3,000
Options (change) 3,095 1,140 1,140 2,850
Destination 750 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,900 $32,700 $41,195 $61,045
Total Invoice $21,555 $30,957 $38,985 $57,823

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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: $7,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,049
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup SXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$22,900$32,700$41,195$61,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,485-2,485-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,900$30,215$38,710$58,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,495$28,145
Total Invoice$21,555$30,957$38,985$57,823
Adjustments for Features0-2,353-2,352-2,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,555$28,604$36,633$55,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,029$26,676

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup SXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active glove box $100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Line lock $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler   $0
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Performance meter $150$150$150
Speaker lights$100   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$2,220$4,705$4,705$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,485$2,485$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,353-2,352-2,543

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122018
ModelForteMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in107.1 in
Length176.4 in188.5 in
Width69.5 in75.4 in
Height55.1 in54.3 in
Curb Weight2,717 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.5 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 in42.7 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 in29.0 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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
No leather in second row-300No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested145040%

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