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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelRioMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimSXV6V6 PremiumGTGT PremiumBOSS 302Shelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $13,615 $22,310 $26,310 $29,710 $33,710 $40,310 $48,810
Base Invoice $12,915 $21,245 $24,399 $27,459 $31,059 $36,999 $44,161
Power Package 600            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400            
Floor mats 85            
Temporary spare tire   100 100        
Rear spoiler   295 295 0 0    
Power Package 535            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357            
Floor mats 65            
Temporary spare tire   87 87        
Rear spoiler   257 257 0 0    
Options (change) 1,085 395 395 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 957 344 344 0 0 0 0
Destination 650 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $15,350 $23,500 $27,500 $30,505 $34,505 $41,105 $49,605
Total Invoice $14,522 $22,384 $25,538 $28,254 $31,854 $37,794 $44,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,162
Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelRioMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimSXV6V6 PremiumGTGT PremiumBOSS 302Shelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine110hp I4305hp V6305hp V6412hp V8412hp V8444hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4500, 880, 4500, 880, 4500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/60-17215/60-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$15,350$23,500$27,500$30,505$34,505$41,105$49,605
Adjustments for Features0-735-2,985-1,010-3,260-2,135-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,350$22,765$24,515$29,495$31,245$38,970$45,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$6,730$8,480$16,205$23,205
Total Invoice$14,522$22,384$25,538$28,254$31,854$37,794$44,956
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,772-935-3,010-1,963-3,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,522$21,684$22,766$27,319$28,844$35,831$41,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,082$5,635$7,160$14,147$19,978

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelRioMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimSXV6V6 PremiumGTGT PremiumBOSS 302Shelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200      
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25 $25 $25
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0 
Safety key $5$5$5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350      
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0 $0 $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 $25 $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 $100 $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25 $25 $25
Satellite radio  $200 $200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 $25 $25
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25 $25
USB port  $25 $25 $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 $25 $25
Voice control for external devices  $0 $0 $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Boost gauge      $75
Compass      $0
Fog lights$125  $125$125  
Heated mirrors$25      
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150 $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75 $75
No leather in second row  $-300 $-300 $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable     $400 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)     $0 
Total Value of Features$1,295$2,030$4,280$2,305$4,555$3,430$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$735$2,985$1,010$3,260$2,135$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-700-2,772-935-3,010-1,963-3,294

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082012
ModelRioMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.4 in107.1 in
Length166.9 in188.1 in
Width66.7 in73.9 in
Height57.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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