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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $17,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $16,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelTaurusTaurusRio
TrimLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,855 $42,520 $20,755
Base Invoice $34,829 $40,182 $19,667
Navigation system 795 795  
Sunroof 995 995  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     120
Navigation system 755 755  
Sunroof 945 945  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 1,790 1,790 470
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 388
Destination 875 875 850
Total Price $39,520 $45,185 $22,075
Total Invoice $37,404 $42,757 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,913
Model Year201720172016
ModelTaurusTaurusRio
TrimLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20205/45-17
Total Price$39,520$45,185$22,075
Adjustments for Features-4,845-7,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,675$37,765$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,090$0
Total Invoice$37,404$42,757$20,905
Adjustments for Features-4,586-7,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,818$35,736$20,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,918$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201720172016
ModelTaurusTaurusRio
TrimLimitedSHOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
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
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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,220$9,795$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,845$7,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,586-7,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172016
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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