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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: $11,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusForte
TrimSELLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,775 $36,855 $42,520 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,137 $34,829 $40,182 $18,190
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Package 201A 1,050      
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Sunroof 995 995 995 750
Technology Package       1,800
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net       40
Navigation system 755 755 755  
Package 201A 999      
Leather seating surfaces 1,420      
Sunroof 945 945 945 655
Technology Package       1,570
Leather Package       870
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 4,335 1,790 1,790 3,590
Options (change) 4,119 1,700 1,700 3,127
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $34,985 $39,520 $45,185 $23,440
Total Invoice $33,131 $37,404 $42,757 $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: $9,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,345
Model Year2017201720172012
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, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20215/45-17
Total Price$34,985$39,520$45,185$23,440
Adjustments for Features-1,815-4,555-7,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,170$34,965$38,055$23,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$4,885$0
Total Invoice$33,131$37,404$42,757$22,067
Adjustments for Features-1,719-4,311-6,7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,412$33,093$36,010$22,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,681$4,598$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720172012
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio $50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
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$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
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   
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 
Heated second row seats $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,255$6,995$9,570$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$4,555$7,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,719-4,311-6,7470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
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
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25021%
Total Not Requested92579%
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
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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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