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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: $37,665

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $5,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,275

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $4,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusSorento
TrimSHOSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $33,150
Base Invoice $35,025 $31,125
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 1,850  
Remote start 425 350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
AWD   1,700
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation system 1,610  
Remote start 398 280
Cargo net   40
Floor mats   95
AWD   1,595
Panoramic sunroof   1,340
Options (change) 4,275 3,715
Options (change) 3,748 3,350
Destination 795 800
Total Price $43,225 $37,665
Total Invoice $39,568 $35,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,513
Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusSorento
TrimSHOSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/60-18
Total Price$43,225$37,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,225$35,295
Total Invoice$39,568$35,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,568$33,055

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusSorento
TrimSHOSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
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 bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,570$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,220

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in183.9 in
Width76.2 in74.2 in
Height60.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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		20.1 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		20.137.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.172.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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