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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: $25,850

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,208

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelForteForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup EXKoup SXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,890 $20,690 $30,600 $39,095 $55,845
Base Invoice $18,895 $19,521 $28,917 $36,945 $52,773
Premium Tech Package 4,500 3,700      
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 115 115      
Remote start 495 495      
Premium Plus Package     2,200 2,200  
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Convenience Package         3,000
Premium Tech Package 4,058 3,334      
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 93 93      
Remote start 410 410      
Premium Plus Package     2,090 2,090  
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Convenience Package         2,850
Options (change) 5,460 4,310 2,200 2,200 3,000
Options (change) 4,852 3,837 2,090 2,090 2,850
Destination 850 850 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $26,200 $25,850 $33,700 $42,195 $61,045
Total Invoice $24,597 $24,208 $31,907 $39,935 $57,823

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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: $6,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,258
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelForteForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimKoup EXKoup SXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4201hp I4310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$26,200$25,850$33,700$42,195$61,045
Adjustments for Features-7250-1,830-1,830-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,475$25,850$31,870$40,365$59,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0$8,495$27,520
Total Invoice$24,597$24,208$31,907$39,935$57,823
Adjustments for Features-6810-1,733-1,732-1,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,916$24,208$30,174$38,203$56,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0$8,029$26,081

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162016201820182018
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$100$100 
Remote app  $25$25 
Remote climate control  $25$25 
Remote start$150$150   
Remote start via app  $75$75 
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$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
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 
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$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
HD radio$50$50   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $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
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 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
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
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$3,350$2,625$4,455$4,455$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$1,830$1,830$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-6810-1,733-1,732-1,568

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162018
ModelForteMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length178.3 in188.5 in
Width70.1 in75.4 in
Height55.5 in54.3 in
Curb Weight2,988 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.5 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 in42.7 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 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested292573%
Total Not Requested107527%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested275072%
Total Not Requested105028%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
No leather in second row-300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested252569%
Total Not Requested112531%

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