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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: $20,945

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $14,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142013
ModelTaurusTaurusRio
TrimLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,280 $39,980 $17,700
Base Invoice $31,624 $36,882 $16,870
Navigation system 795 795  
Premium Package     2,350
Floor mats     95
Navigation system 710 710  
Premium Package     2,135
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 795 795 2,445
Options (change) 710 710 2,207
Destination 825 825 800
Total Price $35,900 $41,600 $20,945
Total Invoice $33,159 $38,417 $19,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,885
Model Year201420142013
ModelTaurusTaurusRio
TrimLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19205/45-17
Total Price$35,900$41,600$20,945
Adjustments for Features-2,595-5,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,305$36,230$20,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$33,159$38,417$19,877
Adjustments for Features-2,397-4,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,762$33,458$19,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,696$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201420142013
ModelTaurusTaurusRio
TrimLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,245$8,020$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$5,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,397-4,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142013
ModelTaurusRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in101.2 in
Length202.9 in171.9 in
Width76.2 in67.7 in
Height60.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested207570%
Total Not Requested90030%

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