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Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,140 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $7,675 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,405 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $6,935 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | EX | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $19,395 | $27,030 | $29,770 | $30,750 |
| Base Invoice | $18,045 | $24,942 | $27,408 | $28,291 |
| 2.7L V6 | 1,005 | |||
| Convenience Package | 700 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 600 | 895 | ||
| Sunroof | 800 | 960 | 960 | 960 |
| Interior Power Package | 295 | |||
| Interior Convenience Package | 595 | |||
| Heated front seats | 240 | 240 | ||
| Limited Convenience Package | 255 | |||
| 2.7L V6 | 845 | |||
| Convenience Package | 625 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 535 | 779 | ||
| Sunroof | 715 | 835 | 835 | 835 |
| Interior Power Package | 257 | |||
| Interior Convenience Package | 518 | |||
| Heated front seats | 209 | 209 | ||
| Limited Convenience Package | 222 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,105 | 2,985 | 1,200 | 1,215 |
| Options (change) | 2,720 | 2,598 | 1,044 | 1,057 |
| Destination | 640 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Total Price | $23,140 | $30,815 | $31,770 | $32,765 |
| Total Invoice | $21,405 | $28,340 | $29,252 | $30,148 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,675 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,176 | ||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | EX | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 185hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/30 MPG | 16/24 MPG | 16/24 MPG | 16/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 7 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/60-16 | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $23,140 | $30,815 | $31,770 | $32,765 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,000 | -3,025 | -4,040 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,140 | $27,815 | $28,745 | $28,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $930 | $910 |
| Total Invoice | $21,405 | $28,340 | $29,252 | $30,148 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,759 | -2,785 | -3,717 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,405 | $25,581 | $26,467 | $26,431 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $886 | $850 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | EX | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,125 | $5,125 | $5,150 | $6,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,000 | $3,025 | $4,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,759 | -2,785 | -3,717 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Taurus X |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,287 lb. | 4,033 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 46.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 85.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 425 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 11% |
| Interior Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited
| Limited Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 15% |
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