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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelTaurusOptimaOptima
TrimSHOSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $34,663 $27,865 $33,435
Navigation system 1,450    
Package 402B 2,800    
Adaptive cruise control 1,195    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Navigation system 1,262    
Package 402B 2,436    
Adaptive cruise control 1,040    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 5,445 5,200 400
Options (change) 4,738 4,713 333
Destination 825 850 850
Total Price $44,040 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $40,226 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,979
Model Year201020162016
ModelTaurusOptimaOptima
TrimSHOSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,040$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-195-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,040$35,795$36,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$40,226$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features0-181-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,226$33,247$34,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020162016
ModelTaurusOptimaOptima
TrimSHOSXSX Limited
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  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,020$6,215$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195$495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-181-460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102016
ModelTaurusOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.4 in
Length202.9 in191.1 in
Width76.2 in73.2 in
Height60.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 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
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested100032%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested190038%
Total Not Requested310062%

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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