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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForteTaurus
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $30,670
Base Invoice $18,000 $28,053
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 895
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40  
Navigation system   1,995
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 779
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32  
Navigation system   1,736
Options (change) 3,590 2,890
Options (change) 3,127 2,515
Destination 695 825
Total Price $23,180 $34,385
Total Invoice $21,822 $31,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,247
Model Year20112009
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$23,180$34,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,180$32,935
Total Invoice$21,822$31,393
Adjustments for Features0-1,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,822$30,069

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112009
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,575$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,324

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112009
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
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
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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