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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: $17,935

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $10,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020201120112011
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 130      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 104      
Options (change) 480 0 0 0
Options (change) 395 0 0 0
Destination 965 795 795 795
Total Price $17,935 $28,550 $32,950 $38,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,585
Model Year2020201120112011
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6
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$17,935$28,550$32,950$38,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,645-4,635-7,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,935$26,905$28,315$31,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,410$4,860

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2020201120112011
ModelRioTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,585$3,230$6,220$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,645$4,635$7,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,525-4,281-6,609

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202011
ModelRioTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in112.9 in
Length172.6 in202.9 in
Width67.9 in76.2 in
Height57.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft320.1 ft3

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