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Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelForteTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSXSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,600 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $18,670 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 750 960 960 960
Technology Package 1,800      
Cargo net 40      
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Interior Power Package   295    
Leather Package 870      
Sunroof 655 835 835 835
Technology Package 1,570      
Cargo net 32      
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Interior Power Package   257    
Options (change) 3,590 5,175 2,955 2,955
Options (change) 3,127 4,504 2,571 2,571
Destination 750 825 825 825
Total Price $23,940 $34,270 $35,110 $36,105
Total Invoice $22,547 $31,287 $32,108 $33,004

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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: $8,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,891
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelForteTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSXSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$23,940$34,270$35,110$36,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-2,200-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$32,245$32,910$33,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$770
Total Invoice$22,547$31,287$32,108$33,004
Adjustments for Features0-1,849-2,012-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$29,438$30,096$30,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$658$741

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelForteTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSXSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
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 cover$75   
Cargo net$40  $40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
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
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
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$3,015$5,040$5,215$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$2,200$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,849-2,012-2,825

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122009
ModelForteTaurus X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in112.9 in
Length170.9 in200.3 in
Width69.9 in74.9 in
Height57.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.447.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37547%
Total Not Requested42553%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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