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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: $32,400

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $10,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,075

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $9,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusSportage
TrimSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $26,900
Base Invoice $35,025 $25,095
Navigation system 1,850  
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation Package   1,200
Premium Package   2,000
AWD   1,500
Navigation system 1,610  
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation Package   1,070
Premium Package   1,785
AWD   1,325
Options (change) 3,850 4,700
Options (change) 3,350 4,180
Destination 795 800
Total Price $42,800 $32,400
Total Invoice $39,170 $30,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,949
Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusSportage
TrimSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/55-18
Total Price$42,800$32,400
Adjustments for Features-1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,640$32,400
Total Invoice$39,170$30,075
Adjustments for Features-1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,024$30,075

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusSportage
TrimSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Safety key$5 
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
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,960$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1460

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length202.9 in174.8 in
Width76.2 in73.0 in
Height60.7 in64.4 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.154.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested62533%
Total Not Requested127567%

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