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Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,145

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,040

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelForteTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $17,495 $27,700 $30,325
Base Invoice $16,660 $26,454 $28,960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 1,550  
Sunroof 700    
Cargo tray 75 95  
Satellite radio   195  
Alloy wheels   495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Leather seating surfaces 870 1,427  
Sunroof 610    
Cargo tray 60 88  
Satellite radio   180  
Alloy wheels   456  
Options (change) 1,955 2,335 0
Options (change) 1,685 2,151 0
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $20,145 $31,030 $31,320
Total Invoice $19,040 $29,600 $29,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,382
Model Year201020172017
ModelForteTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine173hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$20,145$31,030$31,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,280-4,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,145$27,750$26,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$0
Total Invoice$19,040$29,600$29,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,129-4,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,040$26,471$25,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,049$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201020172017
ModelForteTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,315$5,595$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,280$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,129-4,533

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20102017
ModelForteTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in120.6 in
Length178.3 in189.7 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.758.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.7104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%

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