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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: $27,645

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,133

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Model Year201720172016
ModelForteForteTransit Connect
TrimEXSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $24,825
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $23,708
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo tray 80 80 95
Remote start 495 495 495
Navigation Package     1,165
Blind spot warning system     575
Automatic headlights     125
Automatic climate control, front     275
Leather Package     1,550
Alloy wheels     495
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 102 102  
Cargo tray 67 67 88
Remote start 410 410 456
Navigation Package     1,072
Blind spot warning system     529
Automatic headlights     115
Automatic climate control, front     254
Leather Package     1,427
Alloy wheels     456
Options (change) 4,650 4,650 4,775
Options (change) 4,106 4,106 4,397
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $27,645 $29,345 $30,595
Total Invoice $25,967 $27,423 $29,100

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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: $5,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,481
Model Year201720172016
ModelForteForteTransit Connect
TrimEXSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Engine164hp I4201hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18215/55-16
Total Price$27,645$29,345$30,595
Adjustments for Features-2,500-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,145$26,570$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$25,967$27,423$29,100
Adjustments for Features-2,348-2,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,619$24,830$29,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201720172016
ModelForteForteTransit Connect
TrimEXSXXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
7-speed automated manual $1200 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
Approach detection$25$25 
Conversation mirror  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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 front seats$300$300 
Heated front 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,000$5,275$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,348-2,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20172016
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 EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested180042%
Total Not Requested245058%

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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested180043%
Total Not Requested235057%

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%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

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