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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: $18,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,695

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelTaurusTaurusForteForte
TrimSESELEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $15,230 $16,660
Safety and Security Package 995 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 965 1,735    
Front buckets 125      
Sunroof 895 895   700
Leather seating surfaces 895   1,000 1,000
CD player 150      
Premium Package     800  
Universal garage door opener     70 70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180 180
Safety and Security Package 886 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 840 1,544    
Front buckets 112      
Sunroof 797 797   610
Leather seating surfaces 797   870 870
CD player 134      
Premium Package     700  
Universal garage door opener     55 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145 145
Options (change) 4,025 3,625 2,050 1,950
Options (change) 3,566 3,227 1,770 1,680
Destination 685 685 695 695
Total Price $25,540 $27,290 $18,740 $20,140
Total Invoice $23,651 $25,039 $17,695 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,475
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelTaurusTaurusForteForte
TrimSESELEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,540$27,290$18,740$20,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-550-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$26,035$18,190$18,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$495$0$600
Total Invoice$23,651$25,039$17,695$19,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-519-1,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,651$23,888$17,176$17,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$237$0$583

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelTaurusTaurusForteForte
TrimSESELEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player $50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,870$3,125$2,420$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$550$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-519-1,276

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelTaurusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in104.3 in
Length197.6 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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