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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: $25,355

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,798

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelForteForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup EXKoup SXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,890 $20,690 $29,645 $36,395 $47,795
Base Invoice $18,895 $19,521 $28,014 $34,393 $45,166
Premium Tech Package 4,500 3,700      
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 115 115      
Navigation system     795 795  
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Technology Package         7,500
Premium Tech Package 4,058 3,334      
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 93 93      
Navigation system     755 755  
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Technology Package         7,125
Options (change) 4,965 3,815 795 795 7,500
Options (change) 4,442 3,427 755 755 7,125
Destination 850 850 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $25,705 $25,355 $31,340 $38,090 $57,495
Total Invoice $24,187 $23,798 $29,669 $36,048 $54,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,213
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelForteForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup EXKoup SXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4201hp I4310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$25,705$25,355$31,340$38,090$57,495
Adjustments for Features-7250-1,005-1,155-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,980$25,355$30,335$36,935$55,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0$6,600$25,205
Total Invoice$24,187$23,798$29,669$36,048$54,491
Adjustments for Features-6820-951-1,093-1,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,505$23,798$28,718$34,955$52,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$293$0$6,237$23,920

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelForteForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup EXKoup SXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box  $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Line lock   $50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Drivetrain 
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  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
HD radio$50$50  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Turn signal repeaters in hood   $0 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150   
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$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0$0
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,850$2,125$3,130$3,280$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$1,005$1,155$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments-6820-951-1,093-1,853

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162016
ModelForteMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length178.3 in188.3 in
Width70.1 in75.4 in
Height55.5 in54.4 in
Curb Weight2,988 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested287572%
Total Not Requested112528%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested270071%
Total Not Requested110029%

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

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
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested257560%
Total Not Requested172540%

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