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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $14,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimSXLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $19,667 $32,565 $38,060
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 120    
Navigation system   795 795
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 97    
Navigation system   755 755
Options (change) 470 795 795
Options (change) 388 755 755
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $22,075 $36,130 $41,945
Total Invoice $20,905 $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: $11,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,023
Model Year201620162016
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimSXLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$22,075$36,130$41,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,395-5,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$33,735$36,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,165
Total Invoice$20,905$34,195$39,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,267-4,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,905$31,928$34,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,988

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162016
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$125
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$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
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$5,045$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,267-4,774

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162016
ModelRioTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.9 in
Length172.0 in202.9 in
Width67.7 in76.2 in
Height57.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,730 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
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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