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Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,290

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,745

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelSportageTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $20,000 $21,801 $25,388
Luxury Package 1,300    
Safety and Security Package   695  
Heated front seats   240  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Sunroof   895 895
Stability control     495
Luxury Package 1,150    
Safety and Security Package   605  
Heated front seats   209  
Leather seating surfaces   779  
Sunroof   779 779
Stability control     431
Options (change) 1,300 2,725 1,390
Options (change) 1,150 2,372 1,210
Destination 595 800 800
Total Price $23,290 $27,160 $29,810
Total Invoice $21,745 $24,973 $27,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,232
Model Year200620082008
ModelSportageTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$23,290$27,160$29,810
Adjustments for Features-1,0750-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$27,160$28,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,325
Total Invoice$21,745$24,973$27,398
Adjustments for Features-1,0040-1,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,741$24,973$26,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,207

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620082008
ModelSportageTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,525$2,450$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0040-1,218

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062008
ModelSportageTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in112.9 in
Length171.3 in200.4 in
Width70.9 in74.5 in
Height66.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157578%
Total Not Requested45022%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

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