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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,025 $37,105 $42,770 $18,400
Base Invoice $28,374 $35,064 $40,418 $17,627
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Leather seating surfaces 1,420      
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 1,495 0 0 980
Options (change) 1,420 0 0 855
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $32,395 $37,980 $43,645 $20,275
Total Invoice $30,669 $35,939 $41,293 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,651
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20185/65-15
Total Price$32,395$37,980$43,645$20,275
Adjustments for Features-2,790-6,355-8,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,605$31,625$34,715$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$5,110$0
Total Invoice$30,669$35,939$41,293$19,377
Adjustments for Features-2,641-6,013-8,4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,028$29,926$32,844$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$4,816$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusRio
TrimSELLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
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$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Surround sound $250$250 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$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$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,180$8,745$11,320$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$6,355$8,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,641-6,013-8,4490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
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.2,649 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
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%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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