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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSELLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,540 $34,460 $40,275 $19,100
Base Invoice $27,915 $32,565 $38,060 $18,190
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Package 201A 1,050      
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net       40
Navigation system 755 755 755  
Package 201A 999      
Leather seating surfaces 1,420      
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 3,340 795 795 3,590
Options (change) 3,174 755 755 3,127
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $33,755 $36,130 $41,945 $23,440
Total Invoice $31,964 $34,195 $39,690 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,220
Model Year2016201620162012
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)?, 7?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20215/45-17
Total Price$33,755$36,130$41,945$23,440
Adjustments for Features-715-2,105-4,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,040$34,025$37,190$23,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$4,150$0
Total Invoice$31,964$34,195$39,690$22,067
Adjustments for Features-677-1,992-4,4990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,287$32,203$35,191$22,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$916$3,904$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2016201620162012
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$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200 
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
Curve control$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
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
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
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$3,380$4,770$7,420$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$2,105$4,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-677-1,992-4,4990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
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.2,708 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?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested72574%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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