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Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,200

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelSportageTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSXSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,900 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $25,095 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Premium Package 2,000      
Navigation Package 1,000      
AWD 1,500 1,850 1,850 1,850
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Interior Power Package   295    
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295  
Sunroof   960 960 960
Premium Package 1,785      
Navigation Package 895      
AWD 1,400 1,666 1,666 1,665
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Interior Power Package   257    
Obstacle detection, rear   257 257  
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 4,500 7,320 5,100 4,805
Options (change) 4,080 6,427 4,494 4,236
Destination 800 825 825 825
Total Price $32,200 $36,415 $37,255 $37,955
Total Invoice $29,975 $33,210 $34,031 $34,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,430
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelSportageTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSXSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$32,200$36,415$37,255$37,955
Adjustments for Features-2100-175-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,990$36,415$37,080$37,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$725
Total Invoice$29,975$33,210$34,031$34,669
Adjustments for Features-1950-160-744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,780$33,210$33,871$33,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$661$715

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelSportageTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSXSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net   $40
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,725$6,515$6,690$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$0$175$815
Value of Feature Adjustments-1950-160-744

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122009
ModelSportageTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length174.8 in200.3 in
Width73.0 in74.9 in
Height64.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,466 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.147.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested167578%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10021%
Total Not Requested37579%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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