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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: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForteTaurus
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $27,620
Base Invoice $18,000 $25,388
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 895
Technology Package 1,800  
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Stability control   495
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 779
Technology Package 1,570  
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Stability control   431
Options (change) 3,550 3,580
Options (change) 3,095 3,116
Destination 695 800
Total Price $23,140 $32,000
Total Invoice $21,790 $29,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,919
Model Year20112008
ModelForteTaurus
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$23,140$32,000
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$31,350
Total Invoice$21,790$29,304
Adjustments for Features0-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,790$28,709

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112008
ModelForteTaurus
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,625$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112008
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 Weight2,870 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
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
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

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