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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: $23,460

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,072

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelForteMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,300 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $20,130 $24,399 $31,059
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Rear spoiler 295 295 0
Remote start 495 345 345
Rearview camera   385 385
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Rear spoiler 244 257 0
Remote start 410 300 300
Rearview camera   335 335
Options (change) 1,265 1,025 730
Options (change) 1,047 892 635
Destination 895 795 795
Total Price $23,460 $28,130 $35,235
Total Invoice $22,072 $26,086 $32,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,056
Model Year201720122012
ModelForteMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$23,460$28,130$35,235
Adjustments for Features-2,1700-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,290$28,130$34,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,680
Total Invoice$22,072$26,086$32,489
Adjustments for Features-2,0420-392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,030$26,086$32,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,011

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201720122012
ModelForteMustangMustang
TrimEXV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
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$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,600$1,430$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,170$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0420-392

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172012
ModelForteMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in188.1 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height56.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Mustang specs.

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