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Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $17,605 $21,801 $25,388
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
CD changer, remote 375    
Interior Convenience Package   895  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Sunroof   895 895
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
CD changer, remote 288    
Interior Convenience Package   779  
Leather seating surfaces   779  
Sunroof   779 779
Options (change) 2,255 2,685 895
Options (change) 1,953 2,337 779
Destination 590 800 800
Total Price $21,945 $27,120 $29,315
Total Invoice $20,148 $24,938 $26,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,664
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$21,945$27,120$29,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,945$25,895$27,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445
Total Invoice$20,148$24,938$26,967
Adjustments for Features0-1,126-1,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,148$23,812$25,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,338

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,925$3,150$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,126-1,817

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length185.8 in200.4 in
Width71.5 in74.5 in
Height55.5 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft321.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested62578%
Total Not Requested17522%

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