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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: $9,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,675

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelTaurus XForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,325 $20,900
Base Invoice $29,608 $19,717
Navigation system 1,995  
Remote start 395 495
Heated second row seats 585  
Sunroof 960  
Technology Package   1,800
Premium Package   2,200
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Navigation system 1,736  
Remote start 343 410
Heated second row seats 509  
Sunroof 835  
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) 3,935 5,735
Options (change) 3,423 5,158
Destination 825 800
Total Price $37,085 $27,435
Total Invoice $33,856 $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: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,268
Model Year20092014
ModelTaurus XForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,085$27,435
Adjustments for Features-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,085$27,435
Total Invoice$33,856$25,675
Adjustments for Features-9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,943$25,675

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092014
ModelTaurus XForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$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$5,000$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092014
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
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 seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested300090%
Total Not Requested35010%

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