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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: $23,975

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,575

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelForteTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $19,600 $25,700 $28,325
Base Invoice $18,670 $24,544 $27,050
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo tray 75 95  
Premium Package   2,325  
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo tray 60 88  
Premium Package   2,139  
Options (change) 3,625 2,420 0
Options (change) 3,155 2,227 0
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $23,975 $29,115 $29,320
Total Invoice $22,575 $27,766 $28,045

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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: $4,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,953
Model Year201220172017
ModelForteTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Engine173hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$23,975$29,115$29,320
Adjustments for Features0-250-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,975$28,865$28,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$45
Total Invoice$22,575$27,766$28,045
Adjustments for Features0-238-392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,575$27,528$27,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$125

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201220172017
ModelForteTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead console storage compartments $100 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,415$3,665$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-238-392

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122017
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 Weight2,782 lb.3,669 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 SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested110077%
Total Not Requested32523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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