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Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,675

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,485

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelSpectraTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $14,980 $19,400 $21,127
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 600 600
Sunroof 700 895 895
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Preferred Equipment Group   965  
Front buckets   125  
Front side airbags   390 390
Heated mirrors   95 35
CD player   150  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 534 534
Sunroof 625 797 797
4-speed automatic 940    
Preferred Equipment Group   840  
Front buckets   112  
Front side airbags   347 347
Heated mirrors   85 31
CD player   134  
Options (change) 2,100 3,220 1,920
Options (change) 1,925 2,849 1,709
Destination 580 685 685
Total Price $18,675 $24,735 $25,585
Total Invoice $17,485 $22,934 $23,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,636
Model Year200620062006
ModelSpectraTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$18,675$24,735$25,585
Adjustments for Features-2000-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,475$24,735$25,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$17,485$22,934$23,521
Adjustments for Features-1870-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,298$22,934$23,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$422

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620062006
ModelSpectraTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,770$1,570$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments-1870-165

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006
ModelSpectraTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in108.5 in
Length176.4 in197.6 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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