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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: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelTaurusRio
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $18,090
Base Invoice $28,053 $17,167
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895  
Premium Package   2,500
Floor mats   115
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779  
Premium Package   2,345
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 2,890 2,615
Options (change) 2,515 2,438
Destination 825 825
Total Price $34,385 $21,530
Total Invoice $31,393 $20,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,123
Model Year20092015
ModelTaurusRio
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$34,385$21,530
Adjustments for Features-2,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,370$21,530
Total Invoice$31,393$20,430
Adjustments for Features-1,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,553$20,430

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092015
ModelTaurusRio
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,640$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092015
ModelTaurusRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in101.2 in
Length200.4 in171.9 in
Width74.5 in67.7 in
Height61.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,404 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested270091%
Total Not Requested2759%

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