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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: $17,625

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $13,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,450

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $12,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelSpectraSpectraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $29,540 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $27,915 $32,565 $38,060
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400      
Alloy wheels 400        
Remote start 250 250      
Rear spoiler 375   275 275  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360      
Alloy wheels 360        
Remote start 215 215      
Rear spoiler 325   261 261  
Options (change) 1,425 650 275 275 0
Options (change) 1,260 575 261 261 0
Destination 650 650 875 875 875
Total Price $17,625 $17,750 $30,690 $35,610 $41,150
Total Invoice $16,450 $16,605 $29,051 $33,701 $38,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,245
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelSpectraSpectraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$17,625$17,750$30,690$35,610$41,150
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,660-7,775-10,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,625$17,525$26,030$27,835$30,925
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$1,805$4,895
Total Invoice$16,450$16,605$29,051$33,701$38,935
Adjustments for Features0-210-4,411-7,358-9,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,450$16,395$24,640$26,343$29,260
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$1,703$4,620

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelSpectraSpectraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Curve control  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Stability control  $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
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$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
USB port  $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$25   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals $75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$445$670$5,105$8,220$10,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,660$7,775$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-4,411-7,358-9,675

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092016
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.3,970 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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