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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: $36,980

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011
ModelOptimaTaurus
TrimSXSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $38,155
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 3,000  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425 425
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 2,727  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353 398
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Options (change) 3,825 6,270
Options (change) 3,413 5,484
Destination 965 795
Total Price $36,980 $45,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,989
Model Year20202011
ModelOptimaTaurus
TrimSXSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$36,980$45,220
Adjustments for Features-4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,535$45,220

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202011
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
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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$6,890$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-530

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202011
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 Weight3,558 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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested165054%

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 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested100032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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