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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelTaurusTaurusOptima
TrimLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $20,690
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $19,255
Navigation system 795 795 1,200
Sunroof 995 995  
Convenience Package     970
Premium Package     1,300
Navigation system 755 755 1,075
Sunroof 945 945  
Convenience Package     865
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 1,790 1,790 3,470
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 3,100
Destination 875 875 675
Total Price $39,770 $45,435 $24,835
Total Invoice $37,639 $42,993 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,355
Model Year201820182009
ModelTaurusTaurusOptima
TrimLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20215/50-17
Total Price$39,770$45,435$24,835
Adjustments for Features-4,495-7,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,275$38,365$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,090$0
Total Invoice$37,639$42,993$23,030
Adjustments for Features-4,254-6,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,385$36,303$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,918$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182009
ModelTaurusTaurusOptima
TrimLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
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 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt 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
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,720$9,295$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$7,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,254-6,6900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelTaurusOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.1 in
Length202.9 in189.0 in
Width76.2 in71.1 in
Height60.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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