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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: $21,945 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $9,895 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $9,024 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | Optima |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,270 | $31,330 | $32,325 | $19,100 |
| Base Invoice | $25,958 | $28,712 | $29,608 | $17,605 |
| Interior Convenience Group | 595 | |||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | |||
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Floor mats | 85 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 795 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 375 | |||
| Interior Convenience Group | 518 | |||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | |||
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | |||
| Leather Package | 890 | |||
| Floor mats | 65 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 710 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 288 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,745 | 960 | 960 | 2,255 |
| Options (change) | 2,389 | 835 | 835 | 1,953 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 590 |
| Total Price | $31,840 | $33,115 | $34,110 | $21,945 |
| Total Invoice | $29,172 | $30,372 | $31,268 | $20,148 |
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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: $5,945 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,405 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | Optima |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 138hp I4 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | A6 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 | 120, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 | 205/60-15 |
| Total Price | $31,840 | $33,115 | $34,110 | $21,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,950 | -4,525 | -5,415 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,890 | $28,590 | $28,695 | $21,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $700 | $805 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,172 | $30,372 | $31,268 | $20,148 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,619 | -4,150 | -4,964 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,553 | $26,222 | $26,304 | $20,148 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $669 | $751 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | Optima |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | $5,450 | $6,025 | $6,915 | $1,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,950 | $4,525 | $5,415 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,619 | -4,150 | -4,964 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus X | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 185.8 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,034 lb. | 3,282 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.2 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.8 in | 43.3 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 | 54.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 36.2 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 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Interior Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 22% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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