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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: $18,800

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $22,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $20,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusSpectra
TrimSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $16,450
Base Invoice $35,025 $15,380
Package 401A 2,000  
Remote start 425 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Sunroof   750
CD changer, in-dash   300
Package 401A 1,740  
Remote start 398 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)   360
Sunroof   675
CD changer, in-dash   270
Options (change) 2,425 1,700
Options (change) 2,138 1,520
Destination 795 650
Total Price $41,375 $18,800
Total Invoice $37,958 $17,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,945
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusSpectra
TrimSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/50-16
Total Price$41,375$18,800
Adjustments for Features-9,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$18,800
Total Invoice$37,958$17,550
Adjustments for Features-8,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,495$17,550

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusSpectra
TrimSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,670$445
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4630

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in102.8 in
Length202.9 in177.2 in
Width76.2 in68.3 in
Height60.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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