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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $9,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $16,962 $24,453 $28,053
Universal garage door opener 350    
Designer Plus Package 750    
Floor mats 120    
SYNC   395  
Leather seating surfaces   1,135  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Designer Plus Package 692    
Floor mats 97    
SYNC   344  
Leather seating surfaces   987  
Options (change) 1,220 1,530 0
Options (change) 1,080 1,331 0
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $19,870 $29,025 $31,495
Total Invoice $18,937 $26,609 $28,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,678
Model Year201720092009
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$19,870$29,025$31,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,175-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,870$26,850$28,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,680
Total Invoice$18,937$26,609$28,878
Adjustments for Features0-1,994-2,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,937$24,615$26,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,544

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201720092009
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,650$4,825$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,994-2,719

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172009
ModelRioTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.9 in
Length172.0 in200.4 in
Width67.7 in74.5 in
Height57.3 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%

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