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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $6,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $17,627 $21,801 $25,388
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 130    
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
SYNC   395  
Safety and Security Package   695  
Satellite radio   195 195
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Stability control     495
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 104    
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
SYNC   344  
Safety and Security Package   605  
Satellite radio   170 170
Leather seating surfaces   779  
Stability control     431
Options (change) 980 2,180 690
Options (change) 855 1,898 601
Destination 895 800 800
Total Price $20,275 $26,615 $29,110
Total Invoice $19,377 $24,499 $26,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,192
Model Year201820082008
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$20,275$26,615$29,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,010-2,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$25,605$26,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,120
Total Invoice$19,377$24,499$26,789
Adjustments for Features0-930-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,377$23,569$24,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,025

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820082008
ModelRioTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Outside temperature display  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,465$3,475$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-930-2,195

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182008
ModelRioTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in112.9 in
Length172.6 in200.4 in
Width67.9 in74.5 in
Height57.1 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

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