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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,605

Kia Sportage LX   
Difference: $3,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,595

Kia Sportage LX   
Difference: $2,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelTaurusTaurusSportage
TrimSESELLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $16,695
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $15,895
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 965    
Front buckets 125    
CD player 150    
4-speed shiftable automatic     2,000
Air conditioning     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     150
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 840    
Front buckets 112    
CD player 134    
4-speed shiftable automatic     1,945
Air conditioning     895
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     120
Options (change) 2,235 995 3,235
Options (change) 1,972 886 3,025
Destination 685 685 675
Total Price $23,750 $24,660 $20,605
Total Invoice $22,057 $22,698 $19,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,212
Model Year200620062009
ModelTaurusTaurusSportage
TrimSESELLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6153hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 480, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/65-16
Total Price$23,750$24,660$20,605
Adjustments for Features0-180-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,750$24,480$18,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$0
Total Invoice$22,057$22,698$19,595
Adjustments for Features0-166-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,057$22,532$17,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200620062009
ModelTaurusTaurusSportage
TrimSESELLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
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
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
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 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,745$1,925$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-166-1,750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in103.5 in
Length197.6 in171.3 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height56.1 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.066.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage LX

4-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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