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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: $26,710

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelTaurusSportageSportage
TrimSELEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $25,350 $29,990
Base Invoice $21,127 $24,205 $28,206
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895    
Floor mats   115 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   350  
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797    
Floor mats   93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   291  
Options (change) 3,660 465 115
Options (change) 3,258 384 93
Destination 685 895 895
Total Price $27,325 $26,710 $31,000
Total Invoice $25,070 $25,484 $29,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,019
Model Year200620162016
ModelTaurusSportageSportage
TrimSELEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6182hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$27,325$26,710$31,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-5,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$24,160$25,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865
Total Invoice$25,070$25,484$29,194
Adjustments for Features0-2,433-5,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$23,051$23,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$516

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200620162016
ModelTaurusSportageSportage
TrimSELEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$2,925$5,475$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,433-5,627

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062016
ModelTaurusSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in103.9 in
Length197.6 in174.8 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.054.6 ft3

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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%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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