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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: $21,340

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,220

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelForteTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $18,000 $19,400 $21,127
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 895 895
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965 1,735
Front buckets   125  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
CD player   150  
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 797 797
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840 1,544
Front buckets   112  
Leather seating surfaces   797  
CD player   134  
Options (change) 1,750 4,025 3,625
Options (change) 1,525 3,566 3,227
Destination 695 685 685
Total Price $21,340 $25,540 $27,290
Total Invoice $20,220 $23,651 $25,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,615
Model Year201120062006
ModelForteTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$21,340$25,540$27,290
Adjustments for Features-2,3050-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,035$25,540$26,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$495
Total Invoice$20,220$23,651$25,039
Adjustments for Features-2,1840-1,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,036$23,651$23,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$237

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201120062006
ModelForteTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Fog lights$125  
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 
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,025$1,720$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1840-1,151

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112006
ModelForteTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.5 in
Length178.3 in197.6 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft317.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested102552%
Total Not Requested95048%

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