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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: $26,455 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $17,570 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,808 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $15,466 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,500 | $38,155 |
| Base Invoice | $18,528 | $35,035 |
| Premium Package | 2,600 | |
| 215/45HR17 | 300 | |
| Technology Package | 2,300 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Remote start | 495 | 425 |
| Cargo net | 50 | |
| Rear spoiler | 295 | |
| Package 402A | 3,100 | |
| Navigation system | 1,550 | |
| Premium Package | 2,348 | |
| 215/45HR17 | 269 | |
| Technology Package | 2,074 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Remote start | 410 | 398 |
| Cargo net | 42 | |
| Rear spoiler | 244 | |
| Package 402A | 2,697 | |
| Navigation system | 1,349 | |
| Options (change) | 6,155 | 5,075 |
| Options (change) | 5,480 | 4,444 |
| Destination | 800 | 795 |
| Total Price | $26,455 | $44,025 |
| Total Invoice | $24,808 | $40,274 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,850 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,063 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $26,455 | $44,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,720 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,455 | $40,305 |
| Total Invoice | $24,808 | $40,274 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,403 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,808 | $36,871 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,925 | $5,645 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,720 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,403 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,960 lb. | 4,016 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3500 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 3% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| 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 |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 59% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
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