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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: $21,475

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,275

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelForteTransit Connect
TrimEXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Base Price $18,100 $24,525
Base Invoice $17,240 $22,870
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo tray 75 95
Navigation Package   1,165
Automatic headlights   125
Automatic climate control, front   275
Alloy wheels   495
1.6L I4   795
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo tray 60 81
Navigation Package   994
Automatic headlights   107
Automatic climate control, front   234
Alloy wheels   422
1.6L I4   678
Options (change) 2,625 2,950
Options (change) 2,285 2,516
Destination 750 995
Total Price $21,475 $28,470
Total Invoice $20,275 $26,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,248
Model Year20122014
ModelForteTransit Connect
TrimEXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Engine156hp I4178hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$21,475$28,470
Adjustments for Features-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,325$28,470
Total Invoice$20,275$26,381
Adjustments for Features-1420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,133$26,381

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122014
ModelForteTransit Connect
TrimEXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Removable second row seats $0
Total Value of Features$3,000$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1420

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122014
ModelForteTransit Connect
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.8 in
Length170.9 in173.9 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in72.6 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in46.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested102564%
Total Not Requested57536%
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
178 hp@5700
184 lb-ft@2500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
178 hp@5700
184 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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