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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: $12,205 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,808 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $10,775 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,500 | $33,100 | $39,300 |
| Base Invoice | $18,528 | $30,535 | $36,254 |
| Premium Package | 2,600 | ||
| 215/45HR17 | 300 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,300 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||
| Remote start | 495 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | 275 | |
| Cargo net | 50 | ||
| Navigation system | 795 | 795 | |
| Sunroof | 995 | 995 | |
| Package 301A | 2,700 | ||
| Package 302A / 402A | 3,000 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,348 | ||
| 215/45HR17 | 269 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,074 | ||
| Floor mats | 93 | ||
| Remote start | 410 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | 245 | |
| Cargo net | 42 | ||
| Navigation system | 710 | 710 | |
| Sunroof | 888 | 888 | |
| Package 301A | 2,410 | ||
| Package 302A / 402A | 2,678 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,155 | 4,765 | 4,790 |
| Options (change) | 5,480 | 4,253 | 4,276 |
| Destination | 800 | 795 | 795 |
| Total Price | $26,455 | $38,660 | $44,885 |
| Total Invoice | $24,808 | $35,583 | $41,325 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,750 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,436 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 288hp 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 | $26,455 | $38,660 | $44,885 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,455 | -5,305 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,455 | $37,205 | $39,580 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,375 |
| Total Invoice | $24,808 | $35,583 | $41,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,339 | -4,884 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,808 | $34,244 | $36,441 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,197 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | 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 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,000 | $4,455 | $8,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,455 | $5,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,339 | -4,884 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 |
| 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. | 3,970 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 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3600 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| 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 Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 75% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 302A / 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 2375 | 81% |
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