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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: $34,950

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,020

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelTaurus XTaurus XOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,770 $30,750 $35,300
Base Invoice $27,408 $28,291 $32,963
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Heated front seats 240    
Sunroof 960 960  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695 695  
Limited Convenience Package   255  
Cargo net     50
Navigation system 1,736 1,736  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Obstacle detection, rear 257    
Heated front seats 209    
Sunroof 835 835  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605 605  
Limited Convenience Package   222  
Cargo net     42
Options (change) 4,380 4,100 50
Options (change) 3,812 3,568 42
Destination 800 800 800
Total Price $34,950 $35,650 $36,150
Total Invoice $32,020 $32,659 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $608
Model Year200820082014
ModelTaurus XTaurus XOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,950$35,650$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-765-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,950$34,885$33,525
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0
Total Invoice$32,020$32,659$33,805
Adjustments for Features0-701-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,020$31,958$31,350
Cost Above Minimum$62$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082014
ModelTaurus XTaurus XOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,115$6,880$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$765$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-701-2,455

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082014
ModelTaurus XOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.0 in
Length200.3 in190.7 in
Width74.9 in72.1 in
Height67.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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