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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: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,461

Ford Taurus X Limited   
Difference: $152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaTaurus X
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,500 $32,325
Base Invoice $28,380 $29,608
Universal garage door opener 350  
Limited Package 2,100  
Technology Package 3,000  
Remote start 425 395
Cargo net 50  
Navigation system   1,995
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695
Sunroof   960
Heated second row seats   585
Universal garage door opener 291  
Limited Package 1,925  
Technology Package 2,727  
Remote start 353 343
Cargo net 42  
Navigation system   1,736
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   605
Sunroof   835
Heated second row seats   509
Options (change) 5,925 4,630
Options (change) 5,338 4,028
Destination 895 825
Total Price $37,320 $37,780
Total Invoice $34,613 $34,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,859
Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaTaurus X
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine245hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-18
Total Price$37,320$37,780
Adjustments for Features-4,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,995$37,780
Total Invoice$34,613$34,461
Adjustments for Features-4,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,602$34,461

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaTaurus X
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,590$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0110

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in112.9 in
Length191.1 in200.3 in
Width73.2 in74.9 in
Height57.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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		15.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.947.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.985.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus X specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested102584%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested70023%
Total Not Requested237577%

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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