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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: $26,250

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $635

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,541

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelForteForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup EXKoup SXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,890 $20,690 $20,880 $27,420 $42,330
Base Invoice $18,895 $19,521 $19,362 $25,248 $38,244
Premium Tech Package 4,500 3,700      
Universal garage door opener 350 350      
Floor mats 115 115      
Cargo net 50 50 55 55  
Remote start 495 495 295 295  
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  
Premium Tech Package 4,058 3,334      
Universal garage door opener 291 291      
Floor mats 93 93      
Cargo net 42 42 48 48  
Remote start 410 410 257 257  
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) 5,510 4,710 5,210 3,825 2,880
Options (change) 4,894 4,170 4,515 3,330 2,507
Destination 850 850 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $26,250 $26,250 $26,885 $32,040 $47,305
Total Invoice $24,639 $24,541 $24,672 $29,373 $42,846

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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: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,215
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelForteForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup EXKoup SXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4201hp I4210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$26,250$26,250$26,885$32,040$47,305
Adjustments for Features-4,455-3,7300-175-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,795$22,520$26,885$31,865$46,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0$4,980$20,085
Total Invoice$24,639$24,541$24,672$29,373$42,846
Adjustments for Features-4,182-3,4870-160-303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,457$21,054$24,672$29,213$42,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$597$0$4,541$17,871

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelForteForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup EXKoup SXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0$0 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist$50$50   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,465$5,740$2,010$2,185$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,455$3,730$0$175$335
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,182-3,4870-160-303

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162008
ModelForteMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length178.3 in187.6 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height55.5 in55.4 in
Curb Weight2,988 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested205051%
Total Not Requested195049%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested205054%
Total Not Requested175046%

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
Compass0Yes
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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