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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: $39,940

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $4,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,106

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $3,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelTaurusCadenzaCadenza
TrimSHOTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $38,990 $44,390
Base Invoice $35,025 $36,166 $41,077
Navigation system 1,550    
Package 402A 3,100    
Adaptive cruise control 1,195    
Cargo net   50 50
Navigation system 1,349    
Package 402A 2,697    
Adaptive cruise control 1,040    
Cargo net   40 40
Options (change) 5,845 50 50
Options (change) 5,086 40 40
Destination 795 900 900
Total Price $44,795 $39,940 $45,340
Total Invoice $40,906 $37,106 $42,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,873
Model Year201220172017
ModelTaurusCadenzaCadenza
TrimSHOTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$44,795$39,940$45,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,155-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$38,785$41,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160
Total Invoice$40,906$37,106$42,017
Adjustments for Features0-1,073-3,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,906$36,033$38,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,838

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201220172017
ModelTaurusCadenzaCadenza
TrimSHOTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
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 trunk closer  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,695$7,850$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,073-3,146

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20122017
ModelTaurusCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.4 in
Length202.9 in195.7 in
Width76.2 in73.6 in
Height60.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.0 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested267585%
Total Not Requested47515%

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