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Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $17,925 Kia Spectra SX | ||||
| Difference: $12,745 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760 Kia Spectra SX | ||||
| Difference: $11,573 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Spectra | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | SX | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $15,995 | $27,755 | $32,155 | $38,155 |
| Base Invoice | $14,980 | $25,665 | $29,635 | $35,025 |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | |||
| Remote start | 250 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Sunroof | 700 | 995 | 995 | |
| Package 201A | 700 | |||
| Package 301A | 1,000 | |||
| Package 401A | 2,000 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 360 | |||
| Remote start | 215 | 398 | 398 | 398 |
| Sunroof | 625 | 866 | 866 | |
| Package 201A | 609 | |||
| Package 301A | 870 | |||
| Package 401A | 1,740 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,350 | 2,120 | 2,420 | 2,425 |
| Options (change) | 1,200 | 1,873 | 2,134 | 2,138 |
| Destination | 580 | 795 | 795 | 795 |
| Total Price | $17,925 | $30,670 | $35,370 | $41,375 |
| Total Invoice | $16,760 | $28,333 | $32,564 | $37,958 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,885 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,007 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Spectra | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | SX | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 138hp I4 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 7 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-16 | 235/55-18 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $17,925 | $30,670 | $35,370 | $41,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,860 | -6,775 | -9,325 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $17,925 | $26,810 | $28,595 | $32,050 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,785 | $5,240 |
| Total Invoice | $16,760 | $28,333 | $32,564 | $37,958 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,566 | -6,238 | -8,555 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $16,760 | $24,767 | $26,326 | $29,403 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,559 | $4,636 |
Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Spectra | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | SX | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $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 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $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 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,270 | $5,130 | $8,045 | $10,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,860 | $6,775 | $9,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,566 | -6,238 | -8,555 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Spectra | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 176.4 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,702 lb. | 4,016 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.8 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 55% |
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