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Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima 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.
Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,600 Kia Optima EX Turbo | ||||
| Difference: $3,800 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535 Kia Optima EX Turbo | ||||
| Difference: $3,055 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | Optima |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,030 | $29,770 | $30,750 | $24,700 |
| Base Invoice | $24,942 | $27,408 | $28,291 | $23,080 |
| Interior Power Package | 295 | |||
| Interior Convenience Package | 595 | |||
| SYNC | 395 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | |||
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | 195 | |
| Heated front seats | 240 | 240 | ||
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | |
| Technology Package | 2,000 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,150 | |||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | |||
| Interior Convenience Package | 518 | |||
| SYNC | 344 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | |||
| Satellite radio | 170 | 170 | 170 | |
| Heated front seats | 209 | 209 | ||
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | |
| Technology Package | 1,785 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,920 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,570 | 3,390 | 3,150 | 4,150 |
| Options (change) | 4,848 | 2,950 | 2,741 | 3,705 |
| Destination | 800 | 800 | 800 | 750 |
| Total Price | $33,400 | $33,960 | $34,700 | $29,600 |
| Total Invoice | $30,590 | $31,158 | $31,832 | $27,535 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,310 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,606 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | Optima |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | A6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 16/24 MPG | 16/24 MPG | 22/34 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $33,400 | $33,960 | $34,700 | $29,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -490 | -365 | -1,115 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,910 | $33,595 | $33,585 | $29,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $685 | $675 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $30,590 | $31,158 | $31,832 | $27,535 |
| Adjustments for Features | -449 | -335 | -1,023 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,141 | $30,823 | $30,809 | $27,535 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $682 | $668 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | Optima |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Speaker lights | $100 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,290 | $5,165 | $5,915 | $4,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $490 | $365 | $1,115 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -449 | -335 | -1,023 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus X | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,033 lb. | 3,385 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.2 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.8 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.4 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.4 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 34.7 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 46.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 37% |
| Interior Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 75% |
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