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Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus X 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.
Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,180 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $11,095 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $9,534 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | SX | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $17,495 | $28,270 | $31,330 | $32,325 |
| Base Invoice | $16,660 | $25,958 | $28,712 | $29,608 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | 895 | ||
| Sunroof | 700 | 960 | 960 | 960 |
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | |||
| Cargo net | 40 | |||
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | |||
| Satellite radio | 195 | |||
| Heated front seats | 240 | |||
| Interior Convenience Group | 595 | |||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | 779 | ||
| Sunroof | 610 | 835 | 835 | 835 |
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | |||
| Cargo net | 32 | |||
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 950 | |||
| Satellite radio | 170 | |||
| Heated front seats | 209 | |||
| Interior Convenience Group | 518 | |||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,990 | 3,180 | 960 | 960 |
| Options (change) | 2,662 | 2,768 | 835 | 835 |
| Destination | 695 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $21,180 | $32,275 | $33,115 | $34,110 |
| Total Invoice | $20,017 | $29,551 | $30,372 | $31,268 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus X
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,890 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,600 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | SX | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/31 MPG | 16/24 MPG | 16/24 MPG | 16/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $21,180 | $32,275 | $33,115 | $34,110 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,205 | -3,405 | -4,295 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,180 | $29,070 | $29,710 | $29,815 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $640 | $745 |
| Total Invoice | $20,017 | $29,551 | $30,372 | $31,268 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,934 | -3,123 | -3,937 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,017 | $26,617 | $27,249 | $27,331 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $632 | $714 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | SX | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $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 recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,485 | $5,690 | $5,890 | $6,780 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,205 | $3,405 | $4,295 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,934 | -3,123 | -3,937 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus X |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,868 lb. | 4,033 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 46.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 85.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Interior Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 100% |
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