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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: $29,300

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelTaurusForte
TrimSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $23,090
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 795 995
Total Price $44,025 $29,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,008
Model Year20122021
ModelTaurusForte
TrimSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$44,025$29,300
Adjustments for Features-2,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,180$29,300

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelTaurusForte
TrimSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
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
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
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$5,670$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelTaurusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in182.7 in
Width76.2 in70.9 in
Height60.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested170054%
Total Not Requested145046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested327573%
Total Not Requested120027%

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