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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,220

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,395

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $7,104

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelTaurusTaurusSoul
TrimSELLimited+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $16,300
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $15,650
SYNC 395    
Safety and Security Package 695    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 895 895 800
Stability control   495  
Compass     275
Floor mats     95
SYNC 344    
Safety and Security Package 605    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Sunroof 779 779 700
Stability control   431  
Compass     220
Floor mats     75
Options (change) 2,180 1,585 1,170
Options (change) 1,898 1,380 995
Destination 800 800 750
Total Price $26,615 $30,005 $18,220
Total Invoice $24,499 $27,568 $17,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,930
Model Year200820082012
ModelTaurusTaurusSoul
TrimSELLimited+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG24/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,615$30,005$18,220
Adjustments for Features-1,275-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,340$26,455$18,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$24,499$27,568$17,395
Adjustments for Features-1,174-3,2620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,325$24,306$17,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$981$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200820082012
ModelTaurusTaurusSoul
TrimSELLimited+
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,875$5,150$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,174-3,2620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusSoul
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in100.4 in
Length200.4 in162.2 in
Width74.5 in70.3 in
Height61.5 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.2,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.253.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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