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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: $34,950

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,020

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelOptimaTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSX Limited TurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,500 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $33,140 $27,408 $28,291
Cargo net 50    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   240  
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Sunroof   960 960
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695 695
Limited Convenience Package     255
Cargo net 42    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   209  
Obstacle detection, rear   257  
Sunroof   835 835
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   605 605
Limited Convenience Package     222
Options (change) 50 4,380 4,100
Options (change) 42 3,812 3,568
Destination 825 800 800
Total Price $36,375 $34,950 $35,650
Total Invoice $34,007 $32,020 $32,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $405
Model Year201520082008
ModelOptimaTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSX Limited TurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine274hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$36,375$34,950$35,650
Adjustments for Features-2,6250-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,750$34,950$34,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$34,007$32,020$32,659
Adjustments for Features-2,4540-701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,553$32,020$31,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$62$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year201520082008
ModelOptimaTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSX Limited TurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,740$6,115$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$0$765
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4540-701

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.0 in112.9 in
Length190.7 in200.3 in
Width72.1 in74.9 in
Height57.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
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%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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