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Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,180 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $14,010 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $13,309 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | SX | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $17,495 | $29,775 | $36,855 | $42,520 |
| Base Invoice | $16,660 | $28,137 | $34,829 | $40,182 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | 1,495 | ||
| Sunroof | 700 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | |||
| Cargo net | 40 | |||
| Package 201A | 1,050 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | 1,420 | ||
| Sunroof | 610 | 945 | 945 | 945 |
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | |||
| Cargo net | 32 | |||
| Package 201A | 999 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,990 | 3,540 | 995 | 995 |
| Options (change) | 1,712 | 3,364 | 945 | 945 |
| Destination | 695 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $20,180 | $34,190 | $38,725 | $44,390 |
| Total Invoice | $19,067 | $32,376 | $36,649 | $42,002 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,515 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,999 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | SX | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 288hp V6 | 288hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 235/55-18 | 255/45-19 | 245/45-20 |
| Total Price | $20,180 | $34,190 | $38,725 | $44,390 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,495 | -6,235 | -8,810 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,180 | $30,695 | $32,490 | $35,580 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,795 | $4,885 |
| Total Invoice | $19,067 | $32,376 | $36,649 | $42,002 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,310 | -5,901 | -8,336 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,067 | $29,066 | $30,748 | $33,666 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,682 | $4,600 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | SX | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $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 | $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 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $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 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $1,435 | $4,930 | $7,670 | $10,245 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,495 | $6,235 | $8,810 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,310 | -5,901 | -8,336 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,708 lb. | 3,970 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 79% |
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