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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,000

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,233

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,855 $42,520 $21,300
Base Invoice $34,829 $40,182 $20,130
Navigation system 795 795  
Rear spoiler 275   295
Sunroof 995 995  
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     4,490
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Navigation system 755 755  
Rear spoiler 261   244
Sunroof 945 945  
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     4,119
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 2,065 1,790 5,805
Options (change) 1,961 1,700 5,208
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $39,795 $45,185 $28,000
Total Invoice $37,665 $42,757 $26,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,410
Model Year201720172017
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20215/45-17
Total Price$39,795$45,185$28,000
Adjustments for Features-1,080-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,715$41,730$28,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0
Total Invoice$37,665$42,757$26,233
Adjustments for Features-1,022-3,2690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,643$39,488$26,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172017
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,155$7,530$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$3,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,022-3,2690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172017
ModelTaurusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in179.5 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height60.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested357575%
Total Not Requested120025%

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