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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $11,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $10,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010201020102010
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLXSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $25,170 $27,370 $31,770 $37,770
Base Invoice $12,045 $23,323 $25,303 $29,263 $34,663
Power Package 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Floor mats 70        
Rear spoiler 250        
Power Package 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357        
Floor mats 54        
Rear spoiler 220        
Options (change) 1,320 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,166 0 0 0 0
Destination 580 825 825 825 825
Total Price $14,595 $25,995 $28,195 $32,595 $38,595
Total Invoice $13,791 $24,148 $26,128 $30,088 $35,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,538
Model Year20062010201020102010
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLXSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5A6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14235/60-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$14,595$25,995$28,195$32,595$38,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-4,135-6,600-9,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$22,960$24,060$25,995$29,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,100$3,035$6,310
Total Invoice$13,791$24,148$26,128$30,088$35,488
Adjustments for Features0-2,819-3,832-6,092-8,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$21,329$22,296$23,996$26,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$967$2,667$5,585

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062010201020102010
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLXSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
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    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$720$3,755$4,855$7,320$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,035$4,135$6,600$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,819-3,832-6,092-8,574

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062010
ModelRioTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in112.9 in
Length166.9 in202.9 in
Width66.7 in76.2 in
Height57.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft320.1 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%

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