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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Rio5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Rio5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,605

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,767

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxRio5
TrimLSLTLTZSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,035 $23,905 $27,810 $28,115 $13,870
Base Invoice $21,538 $22,351 $26,002 $26,288 $13,160
Side curtain airbags 395 395   395  
Floor mats 40       85
Power Package         600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Side curtain airbags 328 328   328  
Floor mats 33       65
Power Package         535
Antilock brakes (ABS)         357
Options (change) 435 395 0 395 1,085
Options (change) 361 328 0 328 957
Destination 615 615 615 615 650
Total Price $24,085 $24,915 $28,425 $29,125 $15,605
Total Invoice $22,514 $23,294 $26,617 $27,231 $14,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,887
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxRio5
TrimLSLTLTZSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6260, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/65-16235/60-17235/50-18195/55-15
Total Price$24,085$24,915$28,425$29,125$15,605
Adjustments for Features-1,990-2,680-5,155-3,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,095$22,235$23,270$25,495$15,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$1,175$3,400$0
Total Invoice$22,514$23,294$26,617$27,231$14,767
Adjustments for Features-1,860-2,506-4,827-3,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,654$20,788$21,790$23,837$14,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$134$1,136$3,183$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxRio5
TrimLSLTLTZSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Remote keyless entry$225$225  $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225$225 
Remote start  $150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags    $350
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100$100 
Purse holder$0$0$0$0 
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass  $0$0 
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,615$4,305$6,780$5,255$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$2,680$5,155$3,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,860-2,506-4,827-3,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20082008
ModelEquinoxRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in98.4 in
Length188.8 in158.1 in
Width71.4 in66.7 in
Height69.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,700 lb.2,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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