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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelSportageSportageTaurus
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,200 $26,900 $22,980
Base Invoice $22,725 $25,095 $21,127
Premium Package 3,100 2,000  
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Premium Package 2,770 1,785  
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 3,100 2,000 3,660
Options (change) 2,770 1,785 3,258
Destination 800 800 685
Total Price $28,100 $29,700 $27,325
Total Invoice $26,295 $27,680 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,037
Model Year201320132006
ModelSportageSportageTaurus
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine176hp I4260hp I4153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$28,100$29,700$27,325
Adjustments for Features-4,555-4,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,545$25,145$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$26,295$27,680$25,070
Adjustments for Features-4,262-4,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,033$23,435$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,402$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201320132006
ModelSportageSportageTaurus
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small$5$5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,255$7,255$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,555$4,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,262-4,2450

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132006
ModelSportageTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.5 in
Length174.8 in197.6 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height64.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested117538%
Total Not Requested192562%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested27514%
Total Not Requested162586%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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