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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,145 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $12,650 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,436 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $12,229 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,855 | $42,520 | $19,990 |
| Base Invoice | $34,829 | $40,182 | $18,993 |
| Navigation system | 795 | 795 | |
| Rear spoiler | 275 | 295 | |
| Sunroof | 995 | 995 | |
| Premium Package | 3,000 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | ||
| Cargo net | 50 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||
| Remote start | 495 | ||
| Navigation system | 755 | 755 | |
| Rear spoiler | 261 | 244 | |
| Sunroof | 945 | 945 | |
| Premium Package | 2,717 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,796 | ||
| Cargo net | 42 | ||
| Floor mats | 93 | ||
| Remote start | 410 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,065 | 1,790 | 6,305 |
| Options (change) | 1,961 | 1,700 | 5,593 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 850 |
| Total Price | $39,795 | $45,185 | $27,145 |
| Total Invoice | $37,665 | $42,757 | $25,436 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,720 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,456 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 288hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 245/45-20 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $39,795 | $45,185 | $27,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,930 | -5,305 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,865 | $39,880 | $27,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,015 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $37,665 | $42,757 | $25,436 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,773 | -5,020 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,892 | $37,737 | $25,436 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,845 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Forte |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| 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 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| 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 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | ||
| 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 | $5,480 | $7,855 | $2,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,930 | $5,305 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,773 | -5,020 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,970 lb. | 2,960 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3350 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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