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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangRio
TrimV6V6 PremiumGTGT PremiumBOSS 302Shelby GT500SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,310 $26,310 $29,710 $33,710 $40,310 $48,810 $13,615
Base Invoice $21,245 $24,399 $27,459 $31,059 $36,999 $44,161 $12,915
Temporary spare tire 100 100          
Rear spoiler 295 295 0 0      
Power Package             600
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400
Floor mats             85
Temporary spare tire 87 87          
Rear spoiler 257 257 0 0      
Power Package             535
Antilock brakes (ABS)             357
Floor mats             65
Options (change) 395 395 0 0 0 0 1,085
Options (change) 344 344 0 0 0 0 957
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 795 650
Total Price $23,500 $27,500 $30,505 $34,505 $41,105 $49,605 $15,350
Total Invoice $22,384 $25,538 $28,254 $31,854 $37,794 $44,956 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,162
Model Year2012201220122012201220122008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangRio
TrimV6V6 PremiumGTGT PremiumBOSS 302Shelby GT500SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6305hp V6412hp V8412hp V8444hp V8550hp V8110hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 880, 4500, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/40-19195/55-15
Total Price$23,500$27,500$30,505$34,505$41,105$49,605$15,350
Adjustments for Features-735-2,985-1,010-3,260-2,135-3,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,765$24,515$29,495$31,245$38,970$45,970$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$6,730$8,480$16,205$23,205$0
Total Invoice$22,384$25,538$28,254$31,854$37,794$44,956$14,522
Adjustments for Features-700-2,772-935-3,010-1,963-3,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,684$22,766$27,319$28,844$35,831$41,662$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,082$5,635$7,160$14,147$19,978$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122012201220122008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangRio
TrimV6V6 PremiumGTGT PremiumBOSS 302Shelby GT500SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150 
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows      $200
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 $25 $25 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0  
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags      $350
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  $150
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0 $0 $0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler    $200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 $25 $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 $100 $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 $25 $25 
Satellite radio $200 $200 $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 $25 $25 
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 rearview mirror $150 $150 $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Boost gauge     $75 
Compass     $0 
Fog lights  $125$125  $125
Heated mirrors      $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 $50 $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat      $50
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
No leather in second row $-300 $-300 $-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)    $0  
Total Value of Features$2,030$4,280$2,305$4,555$3,430$4,930$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$2,985$1,010$3,260$2,135$3,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-700-2,772-935-3,010-1,963-3,2940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122008
ModelMustangRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in98.4 in
Length188.1 in166.9 in
Width73.9 in66.7 in
Height55.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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