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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: $27,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,947

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelTaurusForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $21,300
Base Invoice $25,388 $20,130
Navigation system 1,995  
Stability control 495  
Satellite radio 195  
Remote start 395 495
Sunroof 895  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   4,490
Floor mats   125
Navigation system 1,736  
Stability control 431  
Satellite radio 170  
Remote start 343 410
Sunroof 779  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   4,119
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 3,975 5,460
Options (change) 3,459 4,922
Destination 800 895
Total Price $32,395 $27,655
Total Invoice $29,647 $25,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,257
Model Year20082017
ModelTaurusForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,395$27,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,395$24,930
Total Invoice$29,647$25,947
Adjustments for Features0-2,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,647$23,390

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
ModelTaurusForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,600$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,557

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
ModelTaurusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.4 in179.5 in
Width74.5 in70.1 in
Height61.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested230048%
Total Not Requested247552%

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