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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: $15,470

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $10,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRioRio
TrimSESELLimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,170 $26,670 $30,670 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $23,103 $24,453 $28,053 $13,330 $13,990
Satellite radio 195        
195/55HR15       285  
Value Package       600  
Floor mats       95 95
Satellite radio 170        
195/55HR15       250  
Value Package       535  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 195 0 0 980 95
Options (change) 170 0 0 857 72
Destination 825 825 825 695 695
Total Price $26,190 $27,495 $31,495 $15,470 $15,685
Total Invoice $24,098 $25,278 $28,878 $14,882 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,508
Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRioRio
TrimSESELLimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-17225/55-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$26,190$27,495$31,495$15,470$15,685
Adjustments for Features-2,580-3,555-5,9950-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,610$23,940$25,500$15,470$15,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$1,890$360$0
Total Invoice$24,098$25,278$28,878$14,882$14,757
Adjustments for Features-2,374-3,268-5,4970-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,724$22,010$23,381$14,882$14,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$286$1,657$666$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRioRio
TrimSESELLimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Total Value of Features$3,450$4,425$6,865$870$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$3,555$5,995$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,374-3,268-5,4970-541

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092010
ModelTaurusRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in98.4 in
Length200.4 in167.3 in
Width74.5 in66.7 in
Height61.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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