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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: $20,180 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $12,805 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $11,325 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus | Forte |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | SHO | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,900 | $33,100 | $39,300 | $17,495 |
| Base Invoice | $26,660 | $30,535 | $36,254 | $16,660 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,495 | 1,000 | ||
| Sunroof | 995 | 995 | 700 | |
| Package 201A | 800 | |||
| Package 301A | 2,700 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | |||
| Cargo net | 40 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 870 | ||
| Sunroof | 888 | 888 | 610 | |
| Package 201A | 714 | |||
| Package 301A | 2,410 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | |||
| Cargo net | 32 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,290 | 3,695 | 0 | 1,990 |
| Options (change) | 2,937 | 3,298 | 0 | 1,712 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 795 | 695 |
| Total Price | $32,985 | $37,590 | $40,095 | $20,180 |
| Total Invoice | $30,392 | $34,628 | $37,049 | $19,067 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,010 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,750 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus | Forte |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | SHO | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 288hp V6 | 288hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | ?, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/55-18 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $32,985 | $37,590 | $40,095 | $20,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,795 | -5,285 | -5,910 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,190 | $32,305 | $34,185 | $20,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,115 | $3,995 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $30,392 | $34,628 | $37,049 | $19,067 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,575 | -4,869 | -5,461 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,817 | $29,759 | $31,588 | $19,067 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,942 | $3,771 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus | Forte |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | SHO | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 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 | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $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 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,155 | $7,645 | $8,270 | $2,360 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,795 | $5,285 | $5,910 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,575 | -4,869 | -5,461 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2013 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,970 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 77% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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