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Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $10,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRioMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,400 $30,600 $39,095 $55,845
Base Invoice $17,627 $28,917 $36,945 $52,773
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 130      
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Temporary spare tire   405 405  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 104      
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Temporary spare tire   385 385  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Options (change) 980 405 405 0
Options (change) 855 385 385 0
Destination 895 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $20,275 $31,905 $40,400 $58,045
Total Invoice $19,377 $30,202 $38,230 $54,973

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,119
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRioMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine130hp I4310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$20,275$31,905$40,400$58,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,915-3,915-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$27,990$36,485$55,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,495$27,840
Total Invoice$19,377$30,202$38,230$54,973
Adjustments for Features0-3,706-3,705-2,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,377$26,496$34,525$52,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,029$26,379

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRioMustangMustangMustang
TrimEXEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box $100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Line lock $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50   
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler   $0
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Performance meter $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$2,715$6,630$6,630$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,915$3,915$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,706-3,705-2,098

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182018
ModelRioMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.6 in107.1 in
Length172.6 in188.5 in
Width67.9 in75.4 in
Height57.1 in54.3 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.5 ft3

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