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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: $13,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $13,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusSportage
TrimSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $42,770 $26,900
Base Invoice $40,418 $25,095
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Navigation Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,000
AWD   1,500
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Navigation Package   895
Premium Package   1,785
AWD   1,400
Options (change) 1,790 4,500
Options (change) 1,700 4,080
Destination 875 800
Total Price $45,435 $32,200
Total Invoice $42,993 $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: $10,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,562
Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusSportage
TrimSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/55-18
Total Price$45,435$32,200
Adjustments for Features-2,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,840$32,200
Total Invoice$42,993$29,975
Adjustments for Features-2,4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,537$29,975

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusSportage
TrimSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control $250
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Outside temperature display$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 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,020$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,343 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested87541%
Total Not Requested127559%

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