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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: $24,550

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $5,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082020
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForte
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $22,490
SYNC 395      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240 240    
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Remote start 395 395 395 495
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Universal garage door opener       350
Cargo net       50
Rear bumper protector       75
Floor mats       125
SYNC 344      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209 209    
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Remote start 343 343 343 410
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Universal garage door opener       291
Cargo net       42
Rear bumper protector       62
Floor mats       102
Options (change) 2,120 830 845 1,095
Options (change) 1,845 722 735 907
Destination 800 800 800 965
Total Price $29,950 $31,400 $32,395 $24,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,600
Model Year2008200820082020
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForte
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG27/35 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$29,950$31,400$32,395$24,550
Adjustments for Features-1,210-2,260-3,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,740$29,140$29,120$24,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$380$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820082020
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XForte
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Cargo net  $40$40
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$4,600$5,650$6,665$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$2,260$3,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,115-2,082-3,0150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082020
ModelTaurus XForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.3 in182.7 in
Width74.9 in70.9 in
Height67.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.7 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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 GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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