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Kia Niro vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,575

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $12,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,850

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $10,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelNiroNiroTaurus
TrimEXTouringSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $38,155
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $35,025
Premium Package 5,300    
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50  
Adaptive cruise control     1,195
Package 402A     3,100
Navigation system     1,550
Premium Package 4,917    
Floor mats 108 108  
Cargo net 42 42  
Adaptive cruise control     1,040
Package 402A     2,697
Navigation system     1,349
Options (change) 5,485 185 5,845
Options (change) 5,067 150 5,086
Destination 940 940 795
Total Price $32,575 $33,125 $44,795
Total Invoice $30,850 $31,460 $40,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,535
Model Year201820182012
ModelNiroNiroTaurus
TrimEXTouringSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H365hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$32,575$33,125$44,795
Adjustments for Features0-350-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$32,775$44,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$30,850$31,460$40,906
Adjustments for Features0-332-521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,850$31,128$40,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182012
ModelNiroNiroTaurus
TrimEXTouringSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,600$4,950$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-521

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182012
ModelNiroTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length171.5 in202.9 in
Width71.1 in76.2 in
Height60.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested482575%
Total Not Requested162525%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested195062%
Total Not Requested120038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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