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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelRioMustangMustangMustang
TrimSXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,500 $20,880 $27,420 $42,330
Base Invoice $16,675 $19,362 $25,248 $38,244
Premium Package 2,200      
Floor mats 95      
Safety and Security Package   995    
Interior Sport Appearance Package   345 345  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
iPod integration   295 295 295
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65    
Bluetooth cell phone link   395 395 395
Leather seating surfaces   0    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats     250  
Rear spoiler     0  
Premium Package 2,000      
Floor mats 72      
Safety and Security Package   866    
Interior Sport Appearance Package   300 300  
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
iPod integration   257 257 257
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   37    
Bluetooth cell phone link   344 344 344
Leather seating surfaces   0    
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats     218  
Rear spoiler     0  
Options (change) 2,295 4,285 3,475 2,880
Options (change) 2,072 3,710 3,025 2,507
Destination 750 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $20,545 $25,960 $31,690 $47,305
Total Invoice $19,497 $23,867 $29,068 $42,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,242
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelRioMustangMustangMustang
TrimSXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$20,545$25,960$31,690$47,305
Adjustments for Features-4,0800-825-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,465$25,960$30,865$46,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,905$20,170
Total Invoice$19,497$23,867$29,068$42,846
Adjustments for Features-3,8720-757-1,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,625$23,867$28,311$41,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,444$17,915

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelRioMustangMustangMustang
TrimSXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Trip computer$150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,350$1,270$2,095$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$0$825$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8720-757-1,064

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122008
ModelRioMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in107.1 in
Length171.9 in187.6 in
Width67.7 in73.9 in
Height57.3 in55.4 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180061%
Total Not Requested117539%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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