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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: $17,925

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $15,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $14,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSpectra
TrimSELLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,025 $37,105 $42,770 $15,995
Base Invoice $28,374 $35,064 $40,418 $14,980
Rear spoiler 275 275    
Sunroof 995 995 995 700
Package 201A 1,050      
Remote start       250
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Rear spoiler 261 261    
Sunroof 945 945 945 625
Package 201A 999      
Remote start       215
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
Options (change) 2,320 1,270 995 1,350
Options (change) 2,205 1,206 945 1,200
Destination 875 875 875 580
Total Price $33,220 $39,250 $44,640 $17,925
Total Invoice $31,454 $37,145 $42,238 $16,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,619
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSpectra
TrimSELLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20205/50-16
Total Price$33,220$39,250$44,640$17,925
Adjustments for Features-5,360-9,075-11,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,860$30,175$33,265$17,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$5,405$0
Total Invoice$31,454$37,145$42,238$16,760
Adjustments for Features-5,075-8,588-10,7630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,379$28,557$31,475$16,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,178$5,096$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSpectra
TrimSELLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,380$10,095$12,395$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,360$9,075$11,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,075-8,588-10,7630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in102.8 in
Length202.9 in176.4 in
Width76.2 in68.3 in
Height60.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,970 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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