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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: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,105 $30,500
Base Invoice $35,064 $28,380
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
Navigation system 795  
Rear spoiler 275  
Sunroof 995  
Polished alloy wheels 695  
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
Navigation system 755  
Rear spoiler 261  
Sunroof 945  
Polished alloy wheels 660  
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 4,755 5,925
Options (change) 4,516 5,338
Destination 875 895
Total Price $42,735 $37,320
Total Invoice $40,455 $34,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,474
Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$42,735$37,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,735$35,560
Total Invoice$40,455$34,613
Adjustments for Features0-1,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,455$32,981

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,105$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,632

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,969 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 Limited

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested92576%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested162553%
Total Not Requested145047%

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