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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,090 Kia Optima EX | |||
| Difference: $13,505 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350 Kia Optima EX | |||
| Difference: $11,992 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Optima |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,155 | $38,155 | $20,995 |
| Base Invoice | $29,635 | $35,025 | $19,620 |
| Navigation system | 1,850 | 1,550 | 1,200 |
| Sunroof | 995 | ||
| Package 303A | 2,800 | ||
| Package 402A | 3,100 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,200 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,610 | 1,349 | 1,075 |
| Sunroof | 866 | ||
| Package 303A | 2,436 | ||
| Package 402A | 2,697 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,960 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,645 | 4,650 | 3,400 |
| Options (change) | 4,912 | 4,046 | 3,035 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 695 |
| Total Price | $38,595 | $43,600 | $25,090 |
| Total Invoice | $35,342 | $39,866 | $23,350 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,020 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,801 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Optima |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 175hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 360, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 215/50-17 |
| Total Price | $38,595 | $43,600 | $25,090 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,485 | -5,710 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,110 | $37,890 | $25,090 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,780 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $35,342 | $39,866 | $23,350 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,191 | -5,221 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,151 | $34,645 | $23,350 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,494 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Optima |
| Trim | Limited | SHO | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,560 | $7,785 | $2,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,485 | $5,710 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,191 | -5,221 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 107.1 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 189.0 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 71.1 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,016 lb. | 3,158 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Package 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 325 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 2250 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1925 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 42% |
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