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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $17,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $15,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimSXLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $31,770 $37,770
Base Invoice $16,675 $29,263 $34,663
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 95    
Navigation system   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   895  
Package 303B   2,500  
Package 401B     2,000
Premium Package 2,000    
Floor mats 72    
Navigation system   1,523 1,523
Sunroof   779  
Package 303B   2,175  
Package 401B     1,740
Options (change) 2,295 5,145 3,750
Options (change) 2,072 4,477 3,263
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $20,545 $37,740 $42,345
Total Invoice $19,497 $34,565 $38,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,121
Model Year201220102010
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimSXLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$20,545$37,740$42,345
Adjustments for Features0-4,310-5,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$33,430$36,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,530
Total Invoice$19,497$34,565$38,751
Adjustments for Features0-3,947-4,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$30,618$33,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,205

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220102010
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimSXLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,075$6,385$7,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,310$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,947-4,928

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122010
ModelRioTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.9 in
Length171.9 in202.9 in
Width67.7 in76.2 in
Height57.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 303B
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45017%
Total Not Requested212583%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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