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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: $27,170

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,491

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,280 $39,980 $19,390
Base Invoice $31,624 $36,882 $18,432
Navigation system 795 795  
Rear spoiler 275   295
Sunroof 995 995  
Package 301A / 401A 2,325 2,000  
Premium Package     2,700
UVO Package     900
Technology Package     2,400
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
Navigation system 710 710  
Rear spoiler 245   244
Sunroof 888 888  
Package 301A / 401A 2,075 1,785  
Premium Package     2,441
UVO Package     837
Technology Package     2,167
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
Options (change) 4,390 3,790 6,955
Options (change) 3,918 3,383 6,234
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $39,495 $44,595 $27,170
Total Invoice $36,367 $41,090 $25,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,777
Model Year201420142015
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp 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$39,495$44,595$27,170
Adjustments for Features-2,280-4,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,215$39,940$27,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,725$0
Total Invoice$36,367$41,090$25,491
Adjustments for Features-2,099-4,2890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,268$36,801$25,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,533$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142015
ModelTaurusTaurusForte
TrimLimitedSHOEX
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$125 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,980$7,355$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$4,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,099-4,2890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142015
ModelTaurusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in179.5 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height60.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 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 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested172583%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested152581%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested251%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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