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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelOptimaTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $28,900 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,660 $30,535 $36,254
Leather Package 1,000      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 85      
Rear spoiler 220 275 275  
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Sunroof   995    
Package 201A   800    
Leather Package 890      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Floor mats 65      
Rear spoiler 169 245 245  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335    
Sunroof   888    
Package 201A   714    
Options (change) 2,100 3,565 275 0
Options (change) 1,834 3,182 245 0
Destination 590 795 795 795
Total Price $21,790 $33,260 $34,170 $40,095
Total Invoice $20,029 $30,637 $31,575 $37,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,587
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelOptimaTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$21,790$33,260$34,170$40,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,280-3,020-5,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$29,980$31,150$34,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,170$4,245
Total Invoice$20,029$30,637$31,575$37,049
Adjustments for Features0-3,021-2,791-5,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$27,616$28,784$31,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,168$4,009

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelOptimaTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$5,980$5,720$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,280$3,020$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,021-2,791-5,424

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062013
ModelOptimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length185.8 in202.9 in
Width71.5 in76.2 in
Height55.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft320.1 ft3

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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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

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