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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,540 $34,460 $40,275 $17,755
Base Invoice $27,915 $32,565 $38,060 $16,962
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Universal garage door opener       350
Designer Plus Package       750
Floor mats       120
Leather seating surfaces 1,420      
Universal garage door opener       291
Designer Plus Package       692
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 1,495 0 0 1,220
Options (change) 1,420 0 0 1,080
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $31,910 $35,335 $41,150 $19,870
Total Invoice $30,210 $33,440 $38,935 $18,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,878
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20185/65-15
Total Price$31,910$35,335$41,150$19,870
Adjustments for Features-2,530-4,545-7,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$30,790$33,955$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$4,575$0
Total Invoice$30,210$33,440$38,935$18,937
Adjustments for Features-2,395-4,301-6,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,815$29,139$32,127$18,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,324$4,312$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,505$6,520$9,170$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$4,545$7,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,395-4,301-6,8080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162017
ModelTaurusRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in101.2 in
Length202.9 in172.0 in
Width76.2 in67.7 in
Height60.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,730 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 SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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%
Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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