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Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,070

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,930

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelForteTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $16,660 $21,801 $25,388
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 895  
Sunroof 700 895 895
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
SYNC   395  
Safety and Security Package   695  
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   240  
Stability control     495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Leather seating surfaces 870 779  
Sunroof 610 779 779
5-speed shiftable automatic 950    
SYNC   344  
Safety and Security Package   605  
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   209  
Stability control     431
Options (change) 2,880 3,315 1,585
Options (change) 2,575 2,886 1,380
Destination 695 800 800
Total Price $21,070 $27,750 $30,005
Total Invoice $19,930 $25,487 $27,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,208
Model Year201020082008
ModelForteTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$21,070$27,750$30,005
Adjustments for Features0-380-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,070$27,370$28,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,080
Total Invoice$19,930$25,487$27,568
Adjustments for Features0-349-1,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,930$25,138$26,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,001

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201020082008
ModelForteTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,220$2,600$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-1,429

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102008
ModelForteTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.9 in
Length178.3 in200.4 in
Width69.9 in74.5 in
Height57.5 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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