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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: $26,090 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $6,915 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $5,956 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 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 | $20,995 | $27,030 | $29,770 | $30,750 |
| Base Invoice | $19,620 | $24,942 | $27,408 | $28,291 |
| 2.7L V6 | 1,000 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,200 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 |
| Interior Power Package | 295 | |||
| Interior Convenience Package | 595 | |||
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | 195 | |
| Heated front seats | 240 | 240 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | |||
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | |
| Limited Convenience Package | 255 | |||
| 2.7L V6 | 940 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,960 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,075 | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 |
| Interior Power Package | 257 | |||
| Interior Convenience Package | 518 | |||
| Satellite radio | 170 | 170 | 170 | |
| Heated front seats | 209 | 209 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | |||
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | |
| Limited Convenience Package | 222 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,400 | 5,175 | 3,390 | 3,405 |
| Options (change) | 3,975 | 4,504 | 2,950 | 2,963 |
| Destination | 695 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Total Price | $26,090 | $33,005 | $33,960 | $34,955 |
| Total Invoice | $24,290 | $30,246 | $31,158 | $32,054 |
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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: $4,825 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,041 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 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 | 194hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/28 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) | 215/50-17 | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $26,090 | $33,005 | $33,960 | $34,955 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,090 | -2,115 | -3,130 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,090 | $30,915 | $31,845 | $31,825 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $930 | $910 |
| Total Invoice | $24,290 | $30,246 | $31,158 | $32,054 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,915 | -1,940 | -2,870 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,290 | $28,331 | $29,218 | $29,184 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $887 | $853 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2010 | 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 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| 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 | $2,550 | $4,640 | $4,665 | $5,680 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,090 | $2,115 | $3,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,915 | -1,940 | -2,870 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Taurus X |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,294 lb. | 4,033 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 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 | 15.0 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 85.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
| 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 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 475 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
| 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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