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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: $37,780

Ford Taurus X Limited   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,461

Ford Taurus X Limited   
Difference: $601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelTaurus XOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,325 $36,090
Base Invoice $29,608 $33,481
Navigation system 1,995  
Remote start 395 425
Heated second row seats 585  
Sunroof 960  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695  
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  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 4,630 825
Options (change) 4,028 686
Destination 825 895
Total Price $37,780 $37,810
Total Invoice $34,461 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,456
Model Year20092017
ModelTaurus XOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited
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$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-4,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,780$33,435
Total Invoice$34,461$35,062
Adjustments for Features0-4,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,461$31,005

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092017
ModelTaurus XOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
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
Door sill trim plates $100
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$6,390$10,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,057

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092017
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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