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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSESELLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,345 $29,775 $36,855 $42,520 $13,615
Base Invoice $25,840 $28,137 $34,829 $40,182 $12,915
Rear spoiler   275 275    
Power Package         600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Floor mats         85
Rear spoiler   261 261    
Power Package         535
Antilock brakes (ABS)         357
Floor mats         65
Options (change) 0 275 275 0 1,085
Options (change) 0 261 261 0 957
Destination 875 875 875 875 650
Total Price $28,220 $30,925 $38,005 $43,395 $15,350
Total Invoice $26,715 $29,273 $35,965 $41,057 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,249
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSESELLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20195/55-15
Total Price$28,220$30,925$38,005$43,395$15,350
Adjustments for Features-3,110-4,835-9,500-11,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,110$26,090$28,505$31,520$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$3,395$6,410$0
Total Invoice$26,715$29,273$35,965$41,057$14,522
Adjustments for Features-2,944-4,577-8,990-11,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,771$24,696$26,975$29,822$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$3,204$6,051$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSESELLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote start $150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100 
HD radio  $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
USB port $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass $0$0$0 
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,480$6,205$10,870$13,245$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$4,835$9,500$11,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,944-4,577-8,990-11,2350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172008
ModelTaurusRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in98.4 in
Length202.9 in166.9 in
Width76.2 in66.7 in
Height60.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,970 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 SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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