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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $6,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $17,755
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $16,962
Safety and Security Package 695    
SYNC 395    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Stability control   495  
Designer Plus Package     750
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     120
Safety and Security Package 605    
SYNC 344    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Stability control   431  
Designer Plus Package     692
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 2,180 690 1,220
Options (change) 1,898 601 1,080
Destination 800 800 895
Total Price $26,615 $29,110 $19,870
Total Invoice $24,499 $26,789 $18,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,872
Model Year200820082017
ModelTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18185/65-15
Total Price$26,615$29,110$19,870
Adjustments for Features-750-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,865$26,985$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0
Total Invoice$24,499$26,789$18,937
Adjustments for Features-690-1,9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,809$24,833$18,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,024$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082017
ModelTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,975$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$2,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-690-1,9560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082017
ModelTaurusRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in101.2 in
Length200.4 in172.0 in
Width74.5 in67.7 in
Height61.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested57570%
Total Not Requested25030%

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