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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: $28,000 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $11,495 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,233 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $10,134 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,300 | $34,280 | $39,980 |
| Base Invoice | $20,130 | $31,624 | $36,882 |
| Premium Plus Package | 4,490 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||
| Remote start | 495 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | 275 | |
| Cargo net | 50 | ||
| Navigation system | 795 | 795 | |
| Sunroof | 995 | 995 | |
| Package 301A / 401A | 2,325 | 2,000 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 4,119 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||
| Remote start | 410 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | 245 | |
| Cargo net | 42 | ||
| Navigation system | 710 | 710 | |
| Sunroof | 888 | 888 | |
| Package 301A / 401A | 2,075 | 1,785 | |
| Options (change) | 5,805 | 4,390 | 3,790 |
| Options (change) | 5,208 | 3,918 | 3,383 |
| Destination | 895 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $28,000 | $39,495 | $44,595 |
| Total Invoice | $26,233 | $36,367 | $41,090 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,565 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,278 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forte | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 164hp 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 | $28,000 | $39,495 | $44,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -930 | -3,305 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,000 | $38,565 | $41,290 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,725 |
| Total Invoice | $26,233 | $36,367 | $41,090 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -856 | -3,045 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,233 | $35,511 | $38,045 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,534 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 |
| 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 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| 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 | $3,925 | $4,855 | $7,230 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $930 | $3,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -856 | -3,045 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 |
| 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 | 56.3 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 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 | 53.8 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? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3575 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 25% |
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 / 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 1725 | 83% |
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 301A / 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 1525 | 81% |
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