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Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,435

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,675

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForte
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $20,900
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $19,717
Interior Convenience Package 595      
SYNC 395      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Remote start 395 395 395 495
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240 240    
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Technology Package       1,800
Premium Package       2,200
Cargo net       50
Rear bumper protector       75
Floor mats       115
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,000
Interior Convenience Package 518      
SYNC 344      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Remote start 343 343 343 410
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209 209    
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Technology Package       1,624
Premium Package       1,986
Cargo net       42
Rear bumper protector       62
Floor mats       93
6-speed shiftable automatic       941
Options (change) 5,670 3,785 3,800 5,735
Options (change) 4,934 3,293 3,306 5,158
Destination 800 800 800 800
Total Price $33,500 $34,355 $35,350 $27,435
Total Invoice $30,676 $31,501 $32,397 $25,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,506
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForte
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,500$34,355$35,350$27,435
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,265-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$34,105$34,085$26,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$585$0
Total Invoice$30,676$31,501$32,397$25,675
Adjustments for Features0-229-1,159-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,676$31,272$31,238$25,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$596$562$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820082014
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForte
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net  $40$40
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,375$5,390$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,265$540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-1,159-505

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
ModelTaurus XForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.3 in171.3 in
Width74.9 in70.1 in
Height67.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested112566%
Total Not Requested57534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested280084%
Total Not Requested55016%

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