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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: $27,705

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,989

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelForteTaurus
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $30,670
Base Invoice $20,130 $28,053
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Plus Package 4,490  
Floor mats 125  
Remote start 495 395
Cargo net 50  
Navigation system   1,995
Sunroof   895
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Plus Package 4,119  
Floor mats 102  
Remote start 410 343
Cargo net 42  
Navigation system   1,736
Sunroof   779
Options (change) 5,510 3,285
Options (change) 4,964 2,858
Destination 895 825
Total Price $27,705 $34,780
Total Invoice $25,989 $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: $9,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,553
Model Year20172009
ModelForteTaurus
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$27,705$34,780
Adjustments for Features-1,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,780$34,780
Total Invoice$25,989$31,736
Adjustments for Features-1,8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,183$31,736

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172009
ModelForteTaurus
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,150$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8060

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172009
ModelForteTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length179.5 in200.4 in
Width70.1 in74.5 in
Height56.3 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested230048%
Total Not Requested247552%

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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