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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: $34,625

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,643

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $27,950
Base Invoice $25,388 $26,490
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995  
Stability control 495  
Remote start 395 350
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,000
AWD 1,850 1,700
Limited Package   2,000
Premium Package   3,300
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736  
Stability control 431  
Remote start 343 280
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 895
AWD 1,666 1,610
Limited Package   1,785
Premium Package   2,945
Cargo net   40
Floor mats   95
Options (change) 6,205 8,515
Options (change) 5,455 7,650
Destination 800 800
Total Price $34,625 $37,265
Total Invoice $31,643 $34,940

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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: $2,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,204
Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,625$37,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,625$32,465
Total Invoice$31,643$34,940
Adjustments for Features0-4,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,643$30,439

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,125$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,501

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.4 in183.9 in
Width74.5 in74.2 in
Height61.5 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 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
21.2 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.237.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.272.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165048%
Total Not Requested180052%

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