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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: $10,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $8,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $16,962 $25,665 $29,635 $35,025
Designer Plus Package 750      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 120      
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Designer Plus Package 692      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 97      
Leather seating surfaces   1,301    
Options (change) 1,220 1,495 0 0
Options (change) 1,080 1,301 0 0
Destination 895 795 795 795
Total Price $19,870 $30,045 $32,950 $38,950
Total Invoice $18,937 $27,761 $30,430 $35,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,341
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$19,870$30,045$32,950$38,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,605-3,170-5,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,870$28,440$29,780$33,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,340$4,790
Total Invoice$18,937$27,761$30,430$35,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,483-2,928-5,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,937$26,278$27,502$30,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,224$4,282

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
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
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0 $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
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
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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  
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 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,850$4,455$6,020$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605$3,170$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,483-2,928-5,260

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
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.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 EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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