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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelForteTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $29,485 $34,405 $40,220
Base Invoice $18,190 $27,201 $31,738 $37,103
Technology Package 1,800      
Sunroof 750      
Leather Package 1,000      
Cargo net 40      
Navigation system   795 795 795
Package 201A   1,050    
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Technology Package 1,570      
Sunroof 655      
Leather Package 870      
Cargo net 32      
Navigation system   710 710 710
Package 201A   938    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335    
Options (change) 3,590 3,340 795 795
Options (change) 3,127 2,983 710 710
Destination 750 875 875 875
Total Price $23,440 $33,700 $36,075 $41,890
Total Invoice $22,067 $31,059 $33,323 $38,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,287
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelForteTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$23,440$33,700$36,075$41,890
Adjustments for Features0-765-2,155-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$32,935$33,920$37,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$985$4,150
Total Invoice$22,067$31,059$33,323$38,688
Adjustments for Features0-705-1,991-4,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,067$30,354$31,332$34,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$978$3,896

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelForteTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,665$3,430$4,820$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$765$2,155$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-705-1,991-4,438

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122015
ModelForteTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.9 in
Length178.3 in202.9 in
Width69.9 in76.2 in
Height57.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested82577%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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