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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: $23,610 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $2,025 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $1,454 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | SE | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,500 | $20,830 | $22,980 |
| Base Invoice | $18,528 | $19,400 | $21,127 |
| Premium Package | 2,600 | ||
| 215/45HR17 | 300 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | 995 | |
| Preferred Equipment Group | 965 | 1,735 | |
| Front buckets | 125 | ||
| Sunroof | 895 | 895 | |
| Heated mirrors | 95 | 35 | |
| CD player | 150 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,348 | ||
| 215/45HR17 | 269 | ||
| Floor mats | 93 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | 886 | |
| Preferred Equipment Group | 840 | 1,544 | |
| Front buckets | 112 | ||
| Sunroof | 797 | 797 | |
| Heated mirrors | 85 | 31 | |
| CD player | 134 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 797 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,310 | 4,120 | 3,660 |
| Options (change) | 2,954 | 3,651 | 3,258 |
| Destination | 800 | 685 | 685 |
| Total Price | $23,610 | $25,635 | $27,325 |
| Total Invoice | $22,282 | $23,736 | $25,070 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,430 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,611 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | SE | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 153hp V6 | 153hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | A4 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $23,610 | $25,635 | $27,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,405 | 0 | -1,255 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,205 | $25,635 | $26,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $435 |
| Total Invoice | $22,282 | $23,736 | $25,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,157 | 0 | -1,151 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,125 | $23,736 | $23,919 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $183 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | SE | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| Cassette player | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,625 | $1,220 | $2,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,405 | $0 | $1,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,157 | 0 | -1,151 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.5 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 197.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,960 lb. | 3,344 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 38.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2300 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1325 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE
| Front buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front buckets | 50 | Yes |
| Console with shifter | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Heated mirrors | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 50% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 38% |
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