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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: $34,385

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,614

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelTaurusOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $35,500
Base Invoice $28,053 $33,140
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895  
Cargo net   50
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779  
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 2,890 50
Options (change) 2,515 42
Destination 825 825
Total Price $34,385 $36,375
Total Invoice $31,393 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,196
Model Year20092015
ModelTaurusOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,385$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,385$32,300
Total Invoice$31,393$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,393$30,197

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092015
ModelTaurusOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,850$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092015
ModelTaurusOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.0 in
Length200.4 in190.7 in
Width74.5 in72.1 in
Height61.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.4 ft3

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