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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: $35,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,688

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelOptimaTaurus
TrimSXSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $37,770
Base Invoice $28,380 $34,663
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 3,000  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425 395
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402B   2,800
Navigation system   1,450
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 2,727  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353 344
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402B   2,436
Navigation system   1,262
Options (change) 3,825 5,840
Options (change) 3,413 5,082
Destination 895 825
Total Price $35,220 $44,435
Total Invoice $32,688 $40,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,341
Model Year20182010
ModelOptimaTaurus
TrimSXSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$35,220$44,435
Adjustments for Features-4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,725$44,435
Total Invoice$32,688$40,570
Adjustments for Features-4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,229$40,570

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182010
ModelOptimaTaurus
TrimSXSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,915$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182010
ModelOptimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.9 in
Length191.1 in202.9 in
Width73.2 in76.2 in
Height57.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested170055%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested100032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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