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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: $27,145 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $11,875 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,436 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $10,304 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,990 | $32,155 | $38,155 |
| Base Invoice | $18,993 | $29,635 | $35,035 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,000 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||
| Remote start | 495 | 425 | 425 |
| Cargo net | 50 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,850 | 1,550 | |
| Sunroof | 995 | ||
| Package 303A | 2,800 | ||
| Package 402A | 3,100 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,796 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,717 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Floor mats | 93 | ||
| Remote start | 410 | 398 | 398 |
| Cargo net | 42 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,610 | 1,349 | |
| Sunroof | 866 | ||
| Package 303A | 2,436 | ||
| Package 402A | 2,697 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,305 | 6,070 | 5,075 |
| Options (change) | 5,593 | 5,310 | 4,444 |
| Destination | 850 | 795 | 795 |
| Total Price | $27,145 | $39,020 | $44,025 |
| Total Invoice | $25,436 | $35,740 | $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: $9,880 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,477 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 263hp 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 | $27,145 | $39,020 | $44,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,995 | -4,220 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,145 | $37,025 | $39,805 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,780 |
| Total Invoice | $25,436 | $35,740 | $40,274 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,827 | -3,860 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,436 | $33,913 | $36,414 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,501 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| 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 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,625 | $4,620 | $6,845 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,995 | $4,220 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,827 | -3,860 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2016 | 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 Plus 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 |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3325 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 1% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| 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% |
| Package 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1925 | 75% |
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 |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | 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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