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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: $26,500

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,901

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelForteTaurus
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $30,670
Base Invoice $18,993 $28,053
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Premium Package 3,000  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 495 395
Cargo net 50  
Navigation system   1,995
Sunroof   895
Premium Plus Package 1,796  
Premium Package 2,717  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 410 343
Cargo net 42  
Navigation system   1,736
Sunroof   779
Options (change) 5,660 3,285
Options (change) 5,058 2,858
Destination 850 825
Total Price $26,500 $34,780
Total Invoice $24,901 $31,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,905
Model Year20162009
ModelForteTaurus
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$26,500$34,780
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,425$34,780
Total Invoice$24,901$31,736
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,831$31,736

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162009
ModelForteTaurus
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-700

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162009
ModelForteTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length179.5 in200.4 in
Width70.1 in74.5 in
Height56.5 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested300089%
Total Not Requested37511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

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