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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: $27,710

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,964

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteTaurusTaurus
TrimEXLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $20,410 $35,064 $40,418
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
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
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Remote start 410    
Rear spoiler 244 261  
Cargo net 42    
Navigation system   755 755
Sunroof   945 945
Options (change) 5,215 2,065 1,790
Options (change) 4,659 1,961 1,700
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $27,710 $40,045 $45,435
Total Invoice $25,964 $37,900 $42,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,867
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteTaurusTaurus
TrimEXLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$27,710$40,045$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,130-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,710$38,915$41,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,015
Total Invoice$25,964$37,900$42,993
Adjustments for Features0-1,069-3,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,964$36,831$39,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,845

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteTaurusTaurus
TrimEXLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
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
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$5,155$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,069-3,317

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
ModelForteTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length179.5 in202.9 in
Width70.1 in76.2 in
Height56.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested327573%
Total Not Requested120027%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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