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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: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $14,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $14,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSpectraSpectra
TrimSELLimitedSHOEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,025 $37,105 $42,770 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $28,374 $35,064 $40,418 $14,540 $15,380
Rear spoiler 275 275   375  
Sunroof 995 995 995 750 750
Package 201A 1,050        
Remote start       250 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400 400
Alloy wheels       400  
Rear spoiler 261 261   325  
Sunroof 945 945 945 675 675
Package 201A 999        
Remote start       215 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360 360
Alloy wheels       360  
Options (change) 2,320 1,270 995 2,175 1,400
Options (change) 2,205 1,206 945 1,935 1,250
Destination 875 875 875 650 650
Total Price $33,220 $39,250 $44,640 $18,375 $18,500
Total Invoice $31,454 $37,145 $42,238 $17,125 $17,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,309
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSpectraSpectra
TrimSELLimitedSHOEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$33,220$39,250$44,640$18,375$18,500
Adjustments for Features-5,360-9,325-11,7000-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,860$29,925$32,940$18,375$18,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$5,080$100$0
Total Invoice$31,454$37,145$42,238$17,125$17,280
Adjustments for Features-5,075-8,825-11,0700-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,379$28,320$31,168$17,125$17,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,941$4,789$55$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSpectraSpectra
TrimSELLimitedSHOEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$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$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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
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  
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$75
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio $50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
USB port$25$25$25  
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$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals  $75 $75
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$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,230$10,195$12,570$870$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,360$9,325$11,700$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,075-8,825-11,0700-210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182009
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 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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