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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $13,305 $25,665 $29,635 $35,025
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 85      
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 65      
Options (change) 1,085 0 0 0
Options (change) 957 0 0 0
Destination 650 795 795 795
Total Price $15,760 $28,550 $32,950 $38,950
Total Invoice $14,912 $26,460 $30,430 $35,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,782
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$15,760$28,550$32,950$38,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,985-6,000-8,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$25,565$26,950$30,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,385$4,835
Total Invoice$14,912$26,460$30,430$35,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,766-5,541-7,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$23,694$24,889$27,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,195$4,263

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $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
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,395$4,380$7,395$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,985$6,000$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,766-5,541-7,863

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
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 SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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