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Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,445

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,601

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimLXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $12,045 $19,400 $21,127
Power Package 600    
Floor mats 70    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 600 600
Rear spoiler 250    
4-speed automatic 850    
Preferred Equipment Group   965  
Front buckets   125  
Front side airbags   390 390
Heated mirrors   95 35
CD player   150  
Power Package 535    
Floor mats 54    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357 534 534
Rear spoiler 220    
4-speed automatic 810    
Preferred Equipment Group   840  
Front buckets   112  
Front side airbags   347 347
Heated mirrors   85 31
CD player   134  
Options (change) 2,170 2,325 1,025
Options (change) 1,976 2,052 912
Destination 580 685 685
Total Price $15,445 $23,840 $24,690
Total Invoice $14,601 $22,137 $22,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,002
Model Year200620062006
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimLXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/38 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$15,445$23,840$24,690
Adjustments for Features0-575-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,445$23,265$23,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$14,601$22,137$22,724
Adjustments for Features0-534-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,601$21,603$22,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$426

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620062006
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimLXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,645$2,220$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-534-695

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006
ModelRioTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in108.5 in
Length166.9 in197.6 in
Width66.7 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

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