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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: $17,595

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $13,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172019
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,775 $36,855 $42,520 $16,190
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Options (change) 0 0 0 480
Options (change) 0 0 0 395
Destination 875 875 875 925
Total Price $30,650 $37,730 $43,395 $17,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,928
Model Year2017201720172019
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6130hp 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$30,650$37,730$43,395$17,595
Adjustments for Features-2,920-7,585-10,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,730$30,145$33,235$17,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,415$5,505$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2017201720172019
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
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$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
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 
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   
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $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 
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 
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  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,455$9,120$11,695$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$7,585$10,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,764-7,178-9,6130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172019
ModelTaurusRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in101.6 in
Length202.9 in172.6 in
Width76.2 in67.9 in
Height60.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio S

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

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