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Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelOptimaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimEX TurboSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,700 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $23,080 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Premium Package 2,150      
Technology Package 2,000      
SYNC   395    
Interior Power Package   295    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Premium Package 1,920      
Technology Package 1,785      
SYNC   344    
Interior Power Package   257    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 4,150 5,570 3,390 3,150
Options (change) 3,705 4,848 2,950 2,741
Destination 750 800 800 800
Total Price $29,600 $33,400 $33,960 $34,700
Total Invoice $27,535 $30,590 $31,158 $31,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,606
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelOptimaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimEX TurboSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine274hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$29,600$33,400$33,960$34,700
Adjustments for Features0-490-365-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$32,910$33,595$33,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685$675
Total Invoice$27,535$30,590$31,158$31,832
Adjustments for Features0-449-335-1,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$30,141$30,823$30,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$682$668

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelOptimaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimEX TurboSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Speaker lights$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$4,800$5,290$5,165$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490$365$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-449-335-1,023

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.0 in112.9 in
Length190.7 in200.3 in
Width72.1 in74.9 in
Height57.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.447.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.485.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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