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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: $25,790

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,277

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelForteForteTransit Connect
TrimEXSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Base Price $19,700 $20,900 $24,525
Base Invoice $18,759 $19,717 $22,870
Technology Package 2,000 1,800  
Premium Package 2,600 2,200  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo tray 80 80 95
Remote start 495 495 345
Navigation Package     1,165
Leather Package     1,550
Automatic climate control, front     275
Automatic headlights     125
Power-folding mirrors     180
Alloy wheels     495
Technology Package 1,800 1,624  
Premium Package 2,348 1,986  
Floor mats 93 93  
Cargo tray 67 67 81
Remote start 410 410 293
Navigation Package     994
Leather Package     1,322
Automatic climate control, front     234
Automatic headlights     107
Power-folding mirrors     153
Alloy wheels     422
Options (change) 5,290 4,690 4,230
Options (change) 4,718 4,180 3,606
Destination 800 800 995
Total Price $25,790 $26,390 $29,750
Total Invoice $24,277 $24,697 $27,471

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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: $6,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,547
Model Year201420142014
ModelForteForteTransit Connect
TrimEXSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Engine173hp I4201hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18215/55-16
Total Price$25,790$26,390$29,750
Adjustments for Features-2,500-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,290$24,765$29,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0
Total Invoice$24,277$24,697$27,471
Adjustments for Features-2,353-1,5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,924$23,176$27,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,252$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201420142014
ModelForteForteTransit Connect
TrimEXSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,825$3,950$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,353-1,5210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20142014
ModelForteTransit Connect
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.8 in
Length171.3 in173.9 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in72.6 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in46.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested130036%
Total Not Requested232564%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested130039%
Total Not Requested205061%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
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 radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Compass0No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

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