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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $14,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRioRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,775 $36,855 $42,520 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $28,137 $34,829 $40,182 $14,480 $15,110
Rear spoiler 275 275   300  
Value Package       750  
195/55VR15       300  
Floor mats       95 95
Rear spoiler 261 261   250  
Value Package       665  
195/55VR15       260  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 275 275 0 1,445 95
Options (change) 261 261 0 1,247 72
Destination 875 875 875 695 695
Total Price $30,925 $38,005 $43,395 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $29,273 $35,965 $41,057 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,285
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRioRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4A4
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)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$30,925$38,005$43,395$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-3,660-8,325-10,7000-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,265$29,680$32,695$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,415$5,430$625$0
Total Invoice$29,273$35,965$41,057$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-3,464-7,878-10,1240-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,809$28,087$30,933$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,278$5,124$898$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRioRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$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$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$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  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio $50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
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  
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$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  
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 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  
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$5,280$9,945$12,320$1,620$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,660$8,325$10,700$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,464-7,878-10,1240-353

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172011
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 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 LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 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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