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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: $17,595

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $9,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelMustangMustangMustangRio
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $48,810 $16,190
Temporary spare tire 100      
Rear spoiler   0    
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Temporary spare tire 87      
Rear spoiler   0    
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Options (change) 100 0 0 480
Options (change) 87 0 0 395
Destination 795 795 795 925
Total Price $27,205 $34,505 $49,605 $17,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,967
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelMustangMustangMustangRio
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8500, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18255/40-19185/65-15
Total Price$27,205$34,505$49,605$17,595
Adjustments for Features-1,070-1,545-1,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,135$32,960$47,685$17,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,825$21,550$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122019
ModelMustangMustangMustangRio
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
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 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 steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,205$3,680$4,055$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$1,545$1,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-994-1,426-1,7400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122019
ModelMustangRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in101.6 in
Length188.1 in172.6 in
Width73.9 in67.9 in
Height55.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.2,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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