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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: $15,190

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,371

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,495 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $12,800 $21,801 $25,388
Power Package 600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats 70    
Power Package 535    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357    
Floor mats 54    
Options (change) 1,070 0 0
Options (change) 946 0 0
Destination 625 800 800
Total Price $15,190 $24,435 $28,420
Total Invoice $14,371 $22,601 $26,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,075
Model Year200720082008
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$15,190$24,435$28,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,190$22,105$23,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,535
Total Invoice$14,371$22,601$26,188
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,371$20,446$21,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,337

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200720082008
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$995$3,325$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,155-4,405

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072008
ModelRioTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in112.9 in
Length166.9 in200.4 in
Width66.7 in74.5 in
Height57.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

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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