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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: $21,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSELLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $30,670 $17,495
Base Invoice $24,453 $28,053 $16,660
Leather seating surfaces 1,135   1,000
Sunroof 895 895 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     70
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Leather seating surfaces 987   870
Sunroof 779 779 610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     55
5-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 2,030 895 2,990
Options (change) 1,766 779 2,662
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $29,525 $32,390 $21,180
Total Invoice $27,044 $29,657 $20,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,868
Model Year200920092010
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSELLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,525$32,390$21,180
Adjustments for Features-1,265-2,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,260$30,135$21,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0
Total Invoice$27,044$29,657$20,017
Adjustments for Features-1,159-2,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,885$27,592$20,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,707$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092010
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSELLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
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 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,700$4,690$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$2,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,159-2,0650

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelTaurusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length200.4 in178.3 in
Width74.5 in69.9 in
Height61.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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