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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: $9,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelRioMustangMustangMustang
TrimSXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,500 $25,845 $32,845 $48,645
Base Invoice $16,675 $23,965 $30,265 $43,999
Premium Package 2,200      
Floor mats 95      
Electronics Package   2,340 2,340 2,340
Rearview camera   240 240  
Rear spoiler   295 0  
Premium Package 2,000      
Floor mats 72      
Electronics Package   2,036 2,036 2,036
Rearview camera   209 209  
Rear spoiler   257 0  
Options (change) 2,295 2,875 2,580 2,340
Options (change) 2,072 2,502 2,245 2,036
Destination 750 850 850 850
Total Price $20,545 $29,570 $36,275 $51,835
Total Invoice $19,497 $27,317 $33,360 $46,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,680
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelRioMustangMustangMustang
TrimSXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 8500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/60-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$20,545$29,570$36,275$51,835
Adjustments for Features-1,9600-425-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,585$29,570$35,850$51,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,280$21,665
Total Invoice$19,497$27,317$33,360$46,885
Adjustments for Features-1,8600-391-543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,637$27,317$32,969$46,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,652$19,025

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelRioMustangMustangMustang
TrimSXV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$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 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125 $125 
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$4,200$2,240$2,665$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$0$425$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8600-391-543

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122011
ModelRioMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in107.1 in
Length171.9 in188.1 in
Width67.7 in73.9 in
Height57.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162555%
Total Not Requested135045%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72568%
Total Not Requested34032%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72568%
Total Not Requested34032%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72568%
Total Not Requested34032%

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