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Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,461

Ford Taurus X Limited   
Difference: $152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelTaurus XOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,325 $30,500
Base Invoice $29,608 $28,380
Navigation system 1,995  
Remote start 395 425
Heated second row seats 585  
Sunroof 960  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695  
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Navigation system 1,736  
Remote start 343 353
Heated second row seats 509  
Sunroof 835  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605  
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 4,630 5,925
Options (change) 4,028 5,338
Destination 825 895
Total Price $37,780 $37,320
Total Invoice $34,461 $34,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,859
Model Year20092018
ModelTaurus XOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,780$37,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,780$32,995
Total Invoice$34,461$34,613
Adjustments for Features0-4,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,461$30,602

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModelTaurus XOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
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 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,265$10,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,011

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModelTaurus XOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.4 in
Length200.3 in191.1 in
Width74.9 in73.2 in
Height67.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.2 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested102584%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested70023%
Total Not Requested237577%

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