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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: $21,600

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,465

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSESELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $19,100
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $18,190
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 965 1,735  
Front buckets 125    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Sunroof 895 895 750
CD player 150    
Leather Package     1,000
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 840 1,544  
Front buckets 112    
Leather seating surfaces 797    
Sunroof 797 797 655
CD player 134    
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 4,025 3,625 1,750
Options (change) 3,566 3,227 1,525
Destination 685 685 750
Total Price $25,540 $27,290 $21,600
Total Invoice $23,651 $25,039 $20,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,370
Model Year200620062012
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSESELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,540$27,290$21,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$26,035$19,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$495$0
Total Invoice$23,651$25,039$20,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-2,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,651$23,888$18,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$237$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062012
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSESELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,720$2,975$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-2,184

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
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 headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested102552%
Total Not Requested95048%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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