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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: $24,225

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,872

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $19,390
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $18,432
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Front buckets 125    
Preferred Equipment Group 965 1,735  
Heated mirrors 95 35  
CD player 150    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Sunroof 895 895  
Premium Package     2,700
UVO Package     900
Rear spoiler     295
Floor mats     115
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Front buckets 112    
Preferred Equipment Group 840 1,544  
Heated mirrors 85 31  
CD player 134    
Leather seating surfaces 797    
Sunroof 797 797  
Premium Package     2,441
UVO Package     837
Rear spoiler     244
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 4,120 3,660 4,010
Options (change) 3,651 3,258 3,615
Destination 685 685 825
Total Price $25,635 $27,325 $24,225
Total Invoice $23,736 $25,070 $22,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,023
Model Year200620062015
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSESELEX
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$25,635$27,325$24,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,635$26,070$19,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0
Total Invoice$23,736$25,070$22,872
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-4,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,736$23,919$18,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$183$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062015
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$1,220$2,475$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-4,159

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelTaurusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in106.3 in
Length197.6 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.9 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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 spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested132537%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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