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Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $22,335 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $9,340 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $8,512 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Optima | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,395 | $29,080 | $34,280 | $39,980 |
| Base Invoice | $18,045 | $26,827 | $31,624 | $36,882 |
| Convenience Package | 700 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 600 | 1,495 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | 275 | 275 | |
| Sunroof | 800 | 995 | 995 | |
| Package 301A / 401A | 2,325 | 2,000 | ||
| Convenience Package | 625 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 535 | 1,335 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 160 | 245 | 245 | |
| Sunroof | 715 | 888 | 888 | |
| Package 301A / 401A | 2,075 | 1,785 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,300 | 1,770 | 3,595 | 2,995 |
| Options (change) | 2,035 | 1,580 | 3,208 | 2,673 |
| Destination | 640 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $22,335 | $31,675 | $38,700 | $43,800 |
| Total Invoice | $20,720 | $29,232 | $35,657 | $40,380 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,785 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,000 | ||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Optima | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 161hp I4 | 288hp V6 | 288hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 7 | ?, 6 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/60-16 | 235/55-18 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $22,335 | $31,675 | $38,700 | $43,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -555 | -5,070 | -7,370 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,335 | $31,120 | $33,630 | $36,430 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,510 | $5,310 |
| Total Invoice | $20,720 | $29,232 | $35,657 | $40,380 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -512 | -4,671 | -6,795 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,720 | $28,720 | $30,986 | $33,585 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,266 | $4,865 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Optima | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | EX | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $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 | $3,550 | $4,105 | $8,620 | $10,920 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $555 | $5,070 | $7,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -512 | -4,671 | -6,795 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2007 | 2014 |
| Model | Optima | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,143 lb. | 3,970 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Package 301A / 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 6% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 94% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 301A / 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 100% |
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