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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: $19,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $5,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,840

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $4,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelSpectraSpectraTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $19,400 $21,127
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400 600 600
Sunroof 750 750 895 895
Alloy wheels 400      
Rear spoiler 375      
4-speed automatic 1,000 1,000    
CD changer, in-dash   300   350
Preferred Equipment Group     965  
Front buckets     125  
Front side airbags     390 390
Heated mirrors     95 35
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360 534 534
Sunroof 675 675 797 797
Alloy wheels 360      
Rear spoiler 325      
4-speed automatic 930 930    
CD changer, in-dash   270   312
Preferred Equipment Group     840  
Front buckets     112  
Front side airbags     347 347
Heated mirrors     85 31
Options (change) 2,925 2,450 3,070 2,270
Options (change) 2,650 2,235 2,715 2,021
Destination 650 650 685 685
Total Price $19,125 $19,550 $24,585 $25,935
Total Invoice $17,840 $18,265 $22,800 $23,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,240
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelSpectraSpectraTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$19,125$19,550$24,585$25,935
Adjustments for Features-300-6500-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,825$18,900$24,585$25,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0$845
Total Invoice$17,840$18,265$22,800$23,833
Adjustments for Features-280-6070-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,560$17,658$22,800$23,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$98$0$569

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelSpectraSpectraTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$2,070$2,420$1,770$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$650$0$505
Value of Feature Adjustments-280-6070-464

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092006
ModelSpectraTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in108.5 in
Length177.2 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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