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Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelMustangMustangMustangRio
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $42,330 $20,755
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $38,244 $19,667
Safety and Security Package 995      
Comfort Group 575      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Interior Sport Appearance Package 345 345    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
iPod integration 295 295 295  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Heated front seats   250    
Rear spoiler   0    
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       120
Safety and Security Package 866      
Comfort Group 500      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Interior Sport Appearance Package 300 300    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
iPod integration 257 257 257  
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Heated front seats   218    
Rear spoiler   0    
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 4,860 3,475 2,880 470
Options (change) 4,210 3,025 2,507 388
Destination 795 795 795 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $26,535 $31,690 $47,305 $22,075
Total Invoice $24,367 $29,068 $42,846 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,089
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelMustangMustangMustangRio
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$26,535$31,690$47,305$22,075
Adjustments for Features0-175-525-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,535$31,515$46,780$18,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,980$20,245$0
Total Invoice$24,367$29,068$42,846$20,905
Adjustments for Features0-161-476-3,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,367$28,907$42,370$17,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,540$18,003$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelMustangMustangMustangRio
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0  $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,920$2,095$2,445$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$525$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-476-3,627

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082016
ModelMustangRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in101.2 in
Length187.6 in172.0 in
Width73.9 in67.7 in
Height55.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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