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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $10,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMustangMustangMustangRio
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $55,845 $18,400
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $52,773 $17,627
Temporary spare tire 405 405    
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Temporary spare tire 385 385    
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 405 405 0 980
Options (change) 385 385 0 855
Destination 900 900 900 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $31,905 $40,400 $58,045 $20,275
Total Invoice $30,202 $38,230 $54,973 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,119
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMustangMustangMustangRio
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19185/65-15
Total Price$31,905$40,400$58,045$20,275
Adjustments for Features-3,915-3,915-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,990$36,485$55,830$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$27,840$0
Total Invoice$30,202$38,230$54,973$19,377
Adjustments for Features-3,706-3,705-2,0980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,496$34,525$52,875$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,029$26,379$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMustangMustangMustangRio
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Line lock$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler  $0 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 $100
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 $100
Aux input   $50
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,630$6,630$4,930$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$3,915$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,706-3,705-2,0980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
ModelMustangRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in101.6 in
Length188.5 in172.6 in
Width75.4 in67.9 in
Height54.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom29.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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