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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $15,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $14,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelRioRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLXSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $30,025 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $13,330 $13,990 $28,374 $35,064 $40,418
Value Package 600        
195/55HR15 285        
Floor mats 95 95      
Rear spoiler 300   275 275  
Value Package 535        
195/55HR15 250        
Floor mats 72 72      
Rear spoiler 250   261 261  
Options (change) 1,280 95 275 275 0
Options (change) 1,107 72 261 261 0
Destination 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $15,770 $15,685 $31,175 $38,255 $43,645
Total Invoice $15,132 $14,757 $29,510 $36,200 $41,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,884
Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelRioRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLXSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$15,770$15,685$31,175$38,255$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-375-4,460-9,125-11,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,770$15,310$26,715$29,130$32,145
Cost Above Minimum$460$0$0$2,415$5,430
Total Invoice$15,132$14,757$29,510$36,200$41,293
Adjustments for Features0-353-4,222-8,635-10,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,132$14,404$25,288$27,565$30,413
Cost Above Minimum$728$0$0$2,277$5,125

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelRioRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLXSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Stability control  $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50  
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats   $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals $75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$820$1,195$5,280$9,945$12,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$4,460$9,125$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-4,222-8,635-10,880

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102018
ModelRioTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in112.9 in
Length167.3 in202.9 in
Width66.7 in76.2 in
Height57.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,970 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

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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