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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: $23,440 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $14,300 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $12,498 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | SX | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,100 | $31,770 | $37,770 |
| Base Invoice | $18,190 | $29,263 | $34,663 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||
| Sunroof | 750 | 895 | |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Package 303B | 2,500 | ||
| Package 401B | 2,000 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||
| Sunroof | 655 | 779 | |
| Leather Package | 870 | ||
| Cargo net | 32 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,523 | 1,523 | |
| Package 303B | 2,175 | ||
| Package 401B | 1,740 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,590 | 5,145 | 3,750 |
| Options (change) | 3,127 | 4,477 | 3,263 |
| Destination | 750 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $23,440 | $37,740 | $42,345 |
| Total Invoice | $22,067 | $34,565 | $38,751 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,680 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,183 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | SX | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 263hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $23,440 | $37,740 | $42,345 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,620 | -4,695 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,440 | $34,120 | $37,650 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,530 |
| Total Invoice | $22,067 | $34,565 | $38,751 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,315 | -4,297 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,067 | $31,250 | $34,454 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,204 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | SX | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $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 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,050 | $5,670 | $6,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,620 | $4,695 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,315 | -4,297 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| 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. | 4,016 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
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Package 303B | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 2125 | 83% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 401B | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
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