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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: $18,295

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $22,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,055

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $20,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelSpectraTaurus
TrimSXSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $37,770
Base Invoice $14,955 $34,663
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Remote start 250 395
Sunroof 700  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Package 401B   2,000
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360  
Remote start 215 344
Sunroof 625  
CD changer, in-dash 250  
Package 401B   1,740
Options (change) 1,650 2,395
Options (change) 1,450 2,084
Destination 650 825
Total Price $18,295 $40,990
Total Invoice $17,055 $37,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,084
Model Year20082010
ModelSpectraTaurus
TrimSXSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16255/45-19
Total Price$18,295$40,990
Adjustments for Features0-9,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,295$31,790
Total Invoice$17,055$37,572
Adjustments for Features0-8,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,055$29,139

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
ModelSpectraTaurus
TrimSXSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$445$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,433

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
ModelSpectraTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in112.9 in
Length177.2 in202.9 in
Width68.3 in76.2 in
Height57.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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