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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: $26,430

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,868

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelForteForteTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $25,700 $28,325
Base Invoice $19,367 $19,811 $24,544 $27,050
Premium Tech Package 4,500 4,200    
Floor mats 115 115    
Cargo tray 80 80 95  
Remote start 495 495 495 495
Premium Package     2,325  
Power-folding mirrors     180  
Premium Tech Package 4,081 3,863    
Floor mats 93 93    
Cargo tray 67 67 88  
Remote start 410 410 456 456
Premium Package     2,139  
Power-folding mirrors     166  
Options (change) 5,190 4,890 3,095 495
Options (change) 4,651 4,433 2,849 456
Destination 850 850 995 995
Total Price $26,430 $26,730 $29,790 $29,815
Total Invoice $24,868 $25,094 $28,388 $28,501

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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: $3,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,061
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelForteForteTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Engine173hp I4201hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$26,430$26,730$29,790$29,815
Adjustments for Features-575-4000-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,855$26,330$29,790$29,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$85$0
Total Invoice$24,868$25,094$28,388$28,501
Adjustments for Features-541-3760-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,327$24,718$28,388$28,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$391$0$8

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelForteForteTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
FWD$0$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$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,965$3,790$3,390$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$400$0$110
Value of Feature Adjustments-541-3760-105

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20162017
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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested240057%
Total Not Requested180043%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested265057%
Total Not Requested197543%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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