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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: $14,640

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $13,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,836

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $13,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820072007
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurusRioRio
TrimSESELLimitedSHOLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $30,025 $37,105 $42,770 $12,695 $13,495
Base Invoice $26,077 $28,374 $35,064 $40,418 $12,045 $12,800
Rear spoiler   275 275   250  
Power Package         600 600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400 400
Floor mats         70 70
Rear spoiler   261 261   220  
Power Package         535 535
Antilock brakes (ABS)         357 357
Floor mats         54 54
Options (change) 0 275 275 0 1,320 1,070
Options (change) 0 261 261 0 1,166 946
Destination 875 875 875 875 625 625
Total Price $28,470 $31,175 $38,255 $43,645 $14,640 $15,190
Total Invoice $26,952 $29,510 $36,200 $41,293 $13,836 $14,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,565
Model Year201820182018201820072007
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurusRioRio
TrimSESELLimitedSHOLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20185/65-14195/55-15
Total Price$28,470$31,175$38,255$43,645$14,640$15,190
Adjustments for Features-3,885-5,585-10,000-12,3000-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,585$25,590$28,255$31,345$14,640$14,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,005$3,670$6,760$150$0
Total Invoice$26,952$29,510$36,200$41,293$13,836$14,371
Adjustments for Features-3,678-5,287-9,463-11,6370-662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,274$24,223$26,737$29,656$13,836$13,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$949$3,463$6,382$127$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182018201820072007
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurusRioRio
TrimSESELLimitedSHOLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual    $0$0
FWD$0$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$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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
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$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$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  
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$25
Compass $0$0$0  
Fog lights     $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$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  
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$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
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$4,555$6,255$10,670$12,970$670$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,885$5,585$10,000$12,300$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,678-5,287-9,463-11,6370-662

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182007
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 LX

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%

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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