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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: $13,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $29,540 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $16,675 $27,915 $32,565 $38,060
Premium Package 2,200      
Floor mats 95      
Navigation system   795 795 795
Package 201A   1,050    
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Premium Package 2,000      
Floor mats 72      
Navigation system   755 755 755
Package 201A   999    
Leather seating surfaces   1,420    
Options (change) 2,295 3,340 795 795
Options (change) 2,072 3,174 755 755
Destination 750 875 875 875
Total Price $20,545 $33,755 $36,130 $41,945
Total Invoice $19,497 $31,964 $34,195 $39,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,137
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$20,545$33,755$36,130$41,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-2,795-5,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$32,350$33,335$36,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$985$4,150
Total Invoice$19,497$31,964$34,195$39,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-2,645-5,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$30,634$31,550$34,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$916$3,904

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
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   
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$3,955$5,345$7,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405$2,795$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,330-2,645-5,152

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122016
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.3,970 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
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested207570%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested72574%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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