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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelSonataSonataRio
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,350 $34,075 $20,755
Base Invoice $25,850 $31,933 $19,667
Floor mats 125 125 120
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats 100 100 97
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 125 125 470
Options (change) 100 100 388
Destination 835 835 850
Total Price $28,310 $35,035 $22,075
Total Invoice $26,785 $32,868 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,964
Model Year201620162016
ModelSonataSonataRio
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4245hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$28,310$35,035$22,075
Adjustments for Features-2,025-6,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,285$28,185$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$0
Total Invoice$26,785$32,868$20,905
Adjustments for Features-1,916-6,4260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,869$26,442$20,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,573$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201620162016
ModelSonataSonataRio
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
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  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,400$10,225$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$6,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,916-6,4260

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162016
ModelSonataRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.1 in172.0 in
Width73.4 in67.7 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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