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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,535

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelCruzeRioRio
TrimLSLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,800 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $16,212 $14,480 $15,110
Connectivity Package 275    
6-speed shiftable automatic 995    
Value Package   750  
Floor mats   95 95
Connectivity Package 242    
6-speed shiftable automatic 876    
Value Package   665  
Floor mats   72 72
Options (change) 1,270 845 95
Options (change) 1,118 737 72
Destination 795 695 695
Total Price $18,865 $16,535 $16,885
Total Invoice $18,125 $15,912 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,437
Model Year201220112011
ModelCruzeRioRio
TrimLSLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/35 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16185/65-14205/45-16
Total Price$18,865$16,535$16,885
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,115$16,535$15,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$18,125$15,912$15,877
Adjustments for Features-1,6810-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,444$15,912$15,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220112011
ModelCruzeRioRio
TrimLSLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,200$1,450$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6810-870

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122011
ModelCruzeRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in98.4 in
Length181.0 in167.3 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.2,403 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LS

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150No
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested120070%
Total Not Requested52530%

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