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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelTaurusTaurusOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $30,670 $19,100
Base Invoice $24,453 $28,053 $17,605
Leather seating surfaces 1,135    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Leather seating surfaces 987    
Sunroof 779 779  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 2,030 895 2,255
Options (change) 1,766 779 1,953
Destination 825 825 590
Total Price $29,525 $32,390 $21,945
Total Invoice $27,044 $29,657 $20,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,652
Model Year200920092006
ModelTaurusTaurusOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18205/60-15
Total Price$29,525$32,390$21,945
Adjustments for Features-2,450-3,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,075$29,225$21,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0
Total Invoice$27,044$29,657$20,148
Adjustments for Features-2,244-2,8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,800$26,759$20,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,959$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092006
ModelTaurusTaurusOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,965$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$3,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,244-2,8980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelTaurusOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.4 in185.8 in
Width74.5 in71.5 in
Height61.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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