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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: $10,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSELLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,900 $33,100 $39,300 $19,300
Base Invoice $26,660 $30,535 $36,254 $18,380
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Package 201A 800      
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Sunroof 995 995   750
Package 301A   2,700    
Technology Package       1,800
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net       40
Navigation system 710 710 710  
Package 201A 714      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335      
Sunroof 888 888   655
Package 301A   2,410    
Technology Package       1,570
Leather Package       870
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 4,085 4,490 795 3,590
Options (change) 3,647 4,008 710 3,127
Destination 795 795 795 775
Total Price $33,780 $38,385 $40,890 $23,665
Total Invoice $31,102 $35,338 $37,759 $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: $9,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,862
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSELLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$33,780$38,385$40,890$23,665
Adjustments for Features-1,040-3,530-4,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,740$34,855$36,735$23,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,115$3,995$0
Total Invoice$31,102$35,338$37,759$22,282
Adjustments for Features-958-3,250-3,8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,144$32,088$33,922$22,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,944$3,778$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSELLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,655$7,145$7,770$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$3,530$4,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-958-3,250-3,8370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132013
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 Weight3,970 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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested155077%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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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