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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: $16,835

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelRioRioTaurusTaurus
TrimLXSXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $21,801 $25,388
195/55VR15 300      
Value Package 750      
Floor mats 95 95    
SYNC     395  
Satellite radio     195 195
195/55VR15 260      
Value Package 665      
Floor mats 72 72    
SYNC     344  
Satellite radio     170 170
Options (change) 1,145 95 590 195
Options (change) 997 72 514 170
Destination 695 695 800 800
Total Price $16,835 $16,885 $25,025 $28,615
Total Invoice $16,172 $15,877 $23,115 $26,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,250
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelRioRioTaurusTaurus
TrimLXSXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$16,835$16,885$25,025$28,615
Adjustments for Features0-575-1,655-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,835$16,310$23,370$24,660
Cost Above Minimum$525$0$0$1,290
Total Invoice$16,172$15,877$23,115$26,358
Adjustments for Features0-541-1,529-3,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,172$15,336$21,586$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$836$0$0$1,129

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelRioRioTaurusTaurus
TrimLXSXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
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$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75  
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$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,545$2,120$3,200$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$1,655$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-1,529-3,643

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112008
ModelRioTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in112.9 in
Length167.3 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 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

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