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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: $23,510

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,114

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,300 $22,520 $29,160 $43,125
Base Invoice $20,130 $20,758 $26,734 $38,872
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 125      
Cargo net 50 55 55  
Remote start 495 295 295  
Rear spoiler 295   0  
Pony Package   750    
Safety and Security Package   995    
Leather seating surfaces   695    
Heated front seats   250    
Bluetooth cell phone link   395 395  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65    
Comfort Group     575  
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 102      
Cargo net 42 48 48  
Remote start 410 257 257  
Rear spoiler 244   0  
Pony Package   653    
Safety and Security Package   866    
Leather seating surfaces   605    
Heated front seats   218    
Bluetooth cell phone link   344 344  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   37    
Comfort Group     500  
Options (change) 1,315 3,500 1,320 0
Options (change) 1,089 3,028 1,149 0
Destination 895 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $23,510 $26,815 $31,275 $45,220
Total Invoice $22,114 $24,581 $28,678 $40,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,740
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine147hp I4210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$23,510$26,815$31,275$45,220
Adjustments for Features-3,4800-450-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,030$26,815$30,825$45,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,010$18,320
Total Invoice$22,114$24,581$28,678$40,967
Adjustments for Features-3,2730-413-77
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,841$24,581$28,265$40,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,684$16,309

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2017200920092009
ModelForteMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150 
Automatic headlights$125   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0 $0 
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,115$1,635$2,085$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$0$450$85
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2730-413-77

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172009
ModelForteMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in187.6 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height56.3 in55.4 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.1 ft3

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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%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

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%

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