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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: $23,140

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XOptima
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $19,395
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $18,045
Interior Convenience Package 595      
Interior Power Package 295      
Leather seating surfaces 895     600
Sunroof 960 960 960 800
Heated front seats 240 240    
Limited Convenience Package     255  
2.7L V6       1,005
Convenience Package       700
Interior Convenience Package 518      
Interior Power Package 257      
Leather seating surfaces 779     535
Sunroof 835 835 835 715
Heated front seats 209 209    
Limited Convenience Package     222  
2.7L V6       845
Convenience Package       625
Options (change) 2,985 1,200 1,215 3,105
Options (change) 2,598 1,044 1,057 2,720
Destination 800 800 800 640
Total Price $30,815 $31,770 $32,765 $23,140
Total Invoice $28,340 $29,252 $30,148 $21,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,176
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XOptima
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18205/60-16
Total Price$30,815$31,770$32,765$23,140
Adjustments for Features-3,000-3,025-4,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,815$28,745$28,725$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$910$0
Total Invoice$28,340$29,252$30,148$21,405
Adjustments for Features-2,759-2,785-3,7170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,581$26,467$26,431$21,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$886$850$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820082007
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XOptima
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125$125
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
Cassette player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$5,125$5,150$6,165$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$3,025$4,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,759-2,785-3,7170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082007
ModelTaurus XOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.1 in
Length200.3 in186.4 in
Width74.9 in71.1 in
Height67.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.8 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested22585%
Total Not Requested4015%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%

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