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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: $32,200

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $26,900
Base Invoice $25,388 $25,095
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995  
Stability control 495  
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850 1,500
Navigation Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,000
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736  
Stability control 431  
Satellite radio 170  
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,666 1,400
Navigation Package   895
Premium Package   1,785
Options (change) 5,905 4,500
Options (change) 5,195 4,080
Destination 800 800
Total Price $34,325 $32,200
Total Invoice $31,383 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,046
Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$34,325$32,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,325$30,440
Total Invoice$31,383$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,383$28,337

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,515$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,638

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length200.4 in174.8 in
Width74.5 in73.0 in
Height61.5 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested167578%

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