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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $8,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $30,670 $18,400
Base Invoice $24,453 $28,053 $17,627
SYNC 395    
Leather seating surfaces 1,135    
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
SYNC 344    
Leather seating surfaces 987    
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 1,530 0 980
Options (change) 1,331 0 855
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $29,025 $31,495 $20,275
Total Invoice $26,609 $28,878 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,000
Model Year200920092018
ModelTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18185/65-15
Total Price$29,025$31,495$20,275
Adjustments for Features-2,435-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,590$28,270$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$0
Total Invoice$26,609$28,878$19,377
Adjustments for Features-2,232-2,9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,377$25,921$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,544$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200920092018
ModelTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,700$5,490$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,232-2,9570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092018
ModelTaurusRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in101.6 in
Length200.4 in172.6 in
Width74.5 in67.9 in
Height61.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%

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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