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Honda Accord vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Accord vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,550

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,767

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelAccordAccordAccordRioRio
TrimLX-PEXEX-LLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,360 $23,060 $25,060 $12,815 $13,615
Base Invoice $19,377 $20,913 $22,720 $12,160 $12,915
Power Package       600 600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400 400
Floor mats       85 85
Power Package       535 535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357 357
Floor mats       65 65
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,085 1,085
Options (change) 0 0 0 957 957
Destination 670 670 670 650 650
Total Price $22,030 $23,730 $25,730 $14,550 $15,350
Total Invoice $20,047 $21,583 $23,390 $13,767 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,656
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelAccordAccordAccordRioRio
TrimLX-PEXEX-LLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine177hp I4190hp I4190hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17185/65-14195/55-15
Total Price$22,030$23,730$25,730$14,550$15,350
Adjustments for Features-1,870-3,245-5,5700-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,160$20,485$20,160$14,550$14,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0$100$0
Total Invoice$20,047$21,583$23,390$13,767$14,522
Adjustments for Features-1,702-2,951-5,0630-851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,345$18,632$18,327$13,767$13,671
Cost Above Minimum$18$305$0$96$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelAccordAccordAccordRioRio
TrimLX-PEXEX-LLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0  
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof $900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights  $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25$25
Compass  $0  
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Outside temperature display  $50  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Total Value of Features$2,390$3,765$6,090$520$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$3,245$5,570$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,702-2,951-5,0630-851

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082008
ModelAccordRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in98.4 in
Length194.1 in166.9 in
Width72.7 in66.7 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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