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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,053 $18,190
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895 750
Leather Package   1,000
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo net   40
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779 655
Leather Package   870
Technology Package   1,570
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,890 3,590
Options (change) 2,515 3,127
Destination 825 750
Total Price $34,385 $23,440
Total Invoice $31,393 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,048
Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,385$23,440
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$23,440
Total Invoice$31,393$22,067
Adjustments for Features-1,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,115$22,067

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2780

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
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.2,870 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

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