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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelTaurusSorentoSorento
TrimSELEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,127 $26,155 $30,420
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895    
Premium Package   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Floor mats   115 115
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797    
Premium Package   1,340  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Floor mats   95 95
Options (change) 3,660 2,815 1,315
Options (change) 3,258 2,505 1,165
Destination 685 795 795
Total Price $27,325 $31,205 $34,505
Total Invoice $25,070 $29,455 $32,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $830
Model Year200620112011
ModelTaurusSorentoSorento
TrimSELEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$27,325$31,205$34,505
Adjustments for Features0-5,525-6,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$25,680$27,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,975
Total Invoice$25,070$29,455$32,380
Adjustments for Features0-5,215-6,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$24,240$25,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,712

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620112011
ModelTaurusSorentoSorento
TrimSELEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,150$8,675$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,525$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,215-6,428

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062011
ModelTaurusSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in106.3 in
Length197.6 in183.9 in
Width73.0 in74.2 in
Height56.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.037.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.072.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

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