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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: $24,045

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,731

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelForteForteTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $25,700 $28,325
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $24,544 $27,050
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats 125 125    
Cargo tray 80 80 95  
Remote start 495 495 495 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600    
Premium Package     2,325  
Blind spot warning system     575 575
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats 102 102    
Cargo tray 67 67 88  
Remote start 410 410 456 456
Premium Tech Package   3,236    
Premium Package     2,139  
Blind spot warning system     529 529
Options (change) 1,050 4,650 3,490 1,070
Options (change) 870 4,106 3,212 985
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $24,045 $29,345 $30,185 $30,390
Total Invoice $22,731 $27,423 $28,751 $29,030

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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: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,901
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelForteForteTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Engine164hp I4201hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6S7T6T6
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$24,045$29,345$30,185$30,390
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-2,225-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,045$25,070$27,960$28,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0$95
Total Invoice$22,731$27,423$28,751$29,030
Adjustments for Features0-3,995-2,119-2,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,731$23,428$26,632$26,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$697$0$167

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelForteForteTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXSXXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
7-speed automated manual $1200  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
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 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $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  
Infotainment 
CD player  $125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
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
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Heated front seats$200$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  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,515$6,790$4,740$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$2,225$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,995-2,119-2,231

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20172017
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 Weight2,929 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 Room53.8 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 SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested177543%
Total Not Requested237557%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested270096%
Total Not Requested1254%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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