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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRioRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,755 $32,155 $38,155 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $25,675 $29,635 $35,035 $13,330 $13,990
Value Package       600  
195/55HR15       285  
Floor mats       95 95
Rear spoiler       300  
Value Package       535  
195/55HR15       250  
Floor mats       72 72
Rear spoiler       250  
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,280 95
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,107 72
Destination 795 795 795 695 695
Total Price $28,550 $32,950 $38,950 $15,770 $15,685
Total Invoice $26,470 $30,430 $35,830 $15,132 $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: $10,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,298
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRioRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$28,550$32,950$38,950$15,770$15,685
Adjustments for Features-2,985-5,975-8,5250-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,565$26,975$30,425$15,770$15,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$4,860$460$0
Total Invoice$26,470$30,430$35,830$15,132$14,757
Adjustments for Features-2,768-5,518-7,8420-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,702$24,912$27,988$15,132$14,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,210$4,286$728$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRioRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Proximity key  $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$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$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights    $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$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
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,180$7,170$9,720$1,195$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$5,975$8,525$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,768-5,518-7,8420-353

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112010
ModelTaurusRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in98.4 in
Length202.9 in167.3 in
Width76.2 in66.7 in
Height60.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume20.1 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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