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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: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $19,300
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $18,380
Navigation system 1,850 1,850  
Sunroof 995   750
Package 303A 2,800    
Package 401A   2,000  
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
Navigation system 1,610 1,610  
Sunroof 866   655
Package 303A 2,436    
Package 401A   1,740  
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 5,645 3,850 3,590
Options (change) 4,912 3,350 3,127
Destination 795 795 775
Total Price $38,595 $42,800 $23,665
Total Invoice $35,342 $39,170 $22,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,722
Model Year201220122013
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$38,595$42,800$23,665
Adjustments for Features-3,645-4,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,950$38,080$23,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0
Total Invoice$35,342$39,170$22,282
Adjustments for Features-3,338-4,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,004$34,850$22,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122013
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,745$6,820$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,645$4,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,338-4,3200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length202.9 in178.3 in
Width76.2 in69.9 in
Height60.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45017%
Total Not Requested212583%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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