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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: $27,365

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,678

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelForteTaurus
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $27,620
Base Invoice $20,410 $25,388
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Remote start 495 395
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Remote start 410 343
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Options (change) 4,870 3,975
Options (change) 4,373 3,459
Destination 895 800
Total Price $27,365 $32,395
Total Invoice $25,678 $29,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,479
Model Year20182008
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$27,365$32,395
Adjustments for Features-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,690$32,395
Total Invoice$25,678$29,647
Adjustments for Features-2,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,168$29,647

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182008
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
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,275$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5100

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182008
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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested230051%
Total Not Requested217549%

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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