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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: $24,425

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $2,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSELLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $22,490
SYNC 395    
Safety and Security Package 695    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Heated front seats 240    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Remote start 395 395 495
Stability control   495  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
SYNC 344    
Safety and Security Package 605    
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Heated front seats 209    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Remote start 343 343 410
Stability control   431  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 2,815 1,085 970
Options (change) 2,450 944 803
Destination 800 800 965
Total Price $27,250 $29,505 $24,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,330
Model Year200820082020
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSELLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6A6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,250$29,505$24,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,250$28,330$23,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,080$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082020
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSELLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$3,825$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,080-47

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082020
ModelTaurusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.4 in182.7 in
Width74.5 in70.9 in
Height61.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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