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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: $27,435 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $9,650 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,675 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $8,181 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus X |
| Trim | SX | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $20,900 | $32,325 |
| Base Invoice | $19,717 | $29,608 |
| Premium Package | 2,200 | |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Remote start | 495 | 395 |
| Cargo net | 50 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | |
| Sunroof | 960 | |
| Heated second row seats | 585 | |
| Premium Package | 1,986 | |
| Technology Package | 1,624 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Remote start | 410 | 343 |
| Cargo net | 42 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 941 | |
| Navigation system | 1,736 | |
| Sunroof | 835 | |
| Heated second row seats | 509 | |
| Options (change) | 5,735 | 3,935 |
| Options (change) | 5,158 | 3,423 |
| Destination | 800 | 825 |
| Total Price | $27,435 | $37,085 |
| Total Invoice | $25,675 | $33,856 |
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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: $8,650 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,268 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus X |
| Trim | SX | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/29 MPG | 16/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $27,435 | $37,085 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,000 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,435 | $36,085 |
| Total Invoice | $25,675 | $33,856 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -913 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,675 | $32,943 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus X |
| Trim | SX | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -913 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus X |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,122 lb. | 4,033 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 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 | 23.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 3000 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 10% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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