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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,045

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,775

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusSpectra
TrimSESELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $15,995
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $14,955
Preferred Equipment Group 965    
Front buckets 125    
Front side airbags 390 390  
Heated mirrors 95 35  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 600 600 400
Sunroof 895 895 700
CD changer, in-dash   350 300
4-speed automatic     1,000
Preferred Equipment Group 840    
Front buckets 112    
Front side airbags 347 347  
Heated mirrors 85 31  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 534 534 360
Sunroof 797 797 625
CD changer, in-dash   312 250
4-speed automatic     935
Options (change) 3,070 2,270 2,400
Options (change) 2,715 2,021 2,170
Destination 685 685 650
Total Price $24,585 $25,935 $19,045
Total Invoice $22,800 $23,833 $17,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,632
Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusSpectra
TrimSESELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/50-16
Total Price$24,585$25,935$19,045
Adjustments for Features0-505-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,585$25,430$18,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$0
Total Invoice$22,800$23,833$17,775
Adjustments for Features0-464-607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,800$23,369$17,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$569$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusSpectra
TrimSESELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,620$2,125$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-607

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in102.8 in
Length197.6 in177.2 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.2,767 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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