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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: $14,960

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $9,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,157

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220092009
ModelAccordAccordAccordAccordRioRio
TrimLX-PSEEXEX-LLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,280 $24,030 $24,405 $27,655 $13,225 $14,025
Base Invoice $21,309 $21,993 $22,335 $25,299 $12,550 $13,305
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 0 1,085 1,085
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 957 957
Destination 790 790 790 790 650 650
Total Price $24,070 $24,820 $25,195 $28,445 $14,960 $15,760
Total Invoice $22,099 $22,783 $23,125 $26,089 $14,157 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,262
Model Year201220122012201220092009
ModelAccordAccordAccordAccordRioRio
TrimLX-PSEEXEX-LLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine177hp I4177hp I4190hp I4190hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5A5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6160, 6270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17185/65-14195/55-15
Total Price$24,070$24,820$25,195$28,445$14,960$15,760
Adjustments for Features-2,420-3,770-2,995-6,5200-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,650$21,050$22,200$21,925$14,960$14,860
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$1,150$875$100$0
Total Invoice$22,099$22,783$23,125$26,089$14,157$14,912
Adjustments for Features-2,222-3,461-2,749-5,9800-852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,877$19,322$20,376$20,109$14,157$14,060
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$1,054$787$97$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122012201220092009
ModelAccordAccordAccordAccordRioRio
TrimLX-PSEEXEX-LLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 $900  
5-speed manual  $0 $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200  
Dual-zone climate control   $125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof  $900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325  
CD player$125$125  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic headlights   $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 $25$25
Compass   $0  
Fog lights     $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$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$50  
Heated front seats $200 $200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $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$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Total Value of Features$3,140$4,490$3,715$7,240$720$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$3,770$2,995$6,520$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,222-3,461-2,749-5,9800-852

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,205 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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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