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Kia Sorento vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,420

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,330

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelSorentoTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $23,270 $25,665 $29,635 $35,025
Luxury Package 1,600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595      
Remote start 360 425 425 425
Rear spoiler 200      
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Sunroof   995 995  
Package 201A   700    
Package 301A     1,000  
Package 401A       2,000
Luxury Package 1,430      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531      
Remote start 275 398 398 398
Rear spoiler 154      
Leather seating surfaces   1,301    
Sunroof   866 866  
Package 201A   609    
Package 301A     870  
Package 401A       1,740
Options (change) 2,755 3,615 2,420 2,425
Options (change) 2,390 3,174 2,134 2,138
Destination 670 795 795 795
Total Price $28,420 $32,165 $35,370 $41,375
Total Invoice $26,330 $29,634 $32,564 $37,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,935
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelSorentoTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp V6263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$28,420$32,165$35,370$41,375
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,865-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,420$31,765$33,505$36,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740$5,195
Total Invoice$26,330$29,634$32,564$37,958
Adjustments for Features0-369-1,717-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,330$29,265$30,847$33,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,582$4,643

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelSorentoTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
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
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Barometer$25   
Fog lights$125   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,205$4,605$6,070$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,865$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-369-1,717-4,050

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelSorentoTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in112.9 in
Length179.8 in202.9 in
Width73.3 in76.2 in
Height68.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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