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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: $23,770

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $7,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,160

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelSportageTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $27,370 $31,770 $37,770
Base Invoice $20,000 $25,303 $29,263 $34,663
Luxury Package 1,300      
Remote start 250 395 395 395
Rear spoiler 150      
Leather seating surfaces   1,395    
Sunroof   895 895  
Package 201B   700    
Package 301B     1,000  
Package 401B       2,000
Luxury Package 1,150      
Remote start 215 344 344 344
Rear spoiler 120      
Leather seating surfaces   1,214    
Sunroof   779 779  
Package 201B   609    
Package 301B     870  
Package 401B       1,740
Options (change) 1,700 3,385 2,290 2,395
Options (change) 1,485 2,946 1,993 2,084
Destination 675 825 825 825
Total Price $23,770 $31,580 $34,885 $40,990
Total Invoice $22,160 $29,074 $32,081 $37,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,854
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelSportageTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp V6263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$23,770$31,580$34,885$40,990
Adjustments for Features0-65-2,030-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,770$31,515$32,855$36,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,340$5,070
Total Invoice$22,160$29,074$32,081$37,572
Adjustments for Features0-60-1,867-4,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,160$29,014$30,214$33,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200$4,520

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008201020102010
ModelSportageTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
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$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information $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
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,365$4,430$6,395$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65$2,030$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-60-1,867-4,038

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
ModelSportageTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in112.9 in
Length171.3 in202.9 in
Width70.9 in76.2 in
Height66.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft320.1 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Package 201B
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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