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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,190

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $1,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,058

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelTaurusCadenzaCadenza
TrimSHOPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $35,025 $33,739 $40,805
Navigation system 1,550    
Package 402A 3,100    
Adaptive cruise control 1,195    
Luxury Plus Package   3,200  
Technology Package   3,100  
Cargo net   50 50
Navigation system 1,349    
Package 402A 2,697    
Adaptive cruise control 1,040    
Luxury Plus Package   2,609  
Technology Package   2,820  
Cargo net   40 40
Options (change) 5,845 6,350 50
Options (change) 5,086 5,469 40
Destination 795 850 850
Total Price $44,795 $43,190 $44,990
Total Invoice $40,906 $40,058 $41,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $149
Model Year201220162016
ModelTaurusCadenzaCadenza
TrimSHOPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$44,795$43,190$44,990
Adjustments for Features-7650-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,030$43,190$43,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$40,906$40,058$41,695
Adjustments for Features-6990-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,207$40,058$40,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$293

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201220162016
ModelTaurusCadenzaCadenza
TrimSHOPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,645$5,880$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-6990-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.0 in
Length202.9 in195.5 in
Width76.2 in72.8 in
Height60.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested247579%
Total Not Requested67521%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
First-aid kit15No
Wiper de-icer25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested172578%
Total Not Requested49022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1315100%

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