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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,710 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $16,315 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,964 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $14,300 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Forte |
| Trim | SHO | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $21,600 |
| Base Invoice | $35,025 | $20,410 |
| Package 402A | 3,100 | |
| Navigation system | 1,550 | |
| Remote start | 425 | 495 |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |
| Cargo net | 50 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | |
| Rear spoiler | 295 | |
| Package 402A | 2,697 | |
| Navigation system | 1,349 | |
| Remote start | 398 | 410 |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |
| Cargo net | 42 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | |
| Rear spoiler | 244 | |
| Options (change) | 5,075 | 5,215 |
| Options (change) | 4,444 | 4,659 |
| Destination | 795 | 895 |
| Total Price | $44,025 | $27,710 |
| Total Invoice | $40,264 | $25,964 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,870 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,064 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Forte |
| Trim | SHO | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 164hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $44,025 | $27,710 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,445 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,580 | $27,710 |
| Total Invoice | $40,264 | $25,964 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,236 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,028 | $25,964 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Forte |
| Trim | SHO | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Approach detection | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,420 | $2,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,445 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,236 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,016 lb. | 2,909 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 46% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3275 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 27% |
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