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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: $37,665

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $5,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,275

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $4,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelSorentoTaurus
TrimSX V6SHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $38,155
Base Invoice $31,125 $35,025
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 350 425
AWD 1,700  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Navigation system   1,850
Package 401A   2,000
Cargo net 40  
Floor mats 95  
Remote start 280 398
AWD 1,595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,340  
Navigation system   1,610
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 3,715 4,275
Options (change) 3,350 3,748
Destination 800 795
Total Price $37,665 $43,225
Total Invoice $35,275 $39,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,513
Model Year20122012
ModelSorentoTaurus
TrimSX V6SHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-19
Total Price$37,665$43,225
Adjustments for Features-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$43,225
Total Invoice$35,275$39,568
Adjustments for Features-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,055$39,568

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
ModelSorentoTaurus
TrimSX V6SHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,940$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2200

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
ModelSorentoTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length183.9 in202.9 in
Width74.2 in76.2 in
Height67.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.5 ft320.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested65032%

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