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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelAccordAccordAccordRio
TrimEX-LTouringHybrid TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,920 $34,930 $35,955 $17,500
Base Invoice $26,453 $31,935 $32,870 $16,675
Premium Package       2,200
Floor mats       95
Premium Package       2,000
Floor mats       72
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,295
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,072
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $29,795 $35,805 $36,830 $20,545
Total Invoice $27,328 $32,810 $33,745 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,441
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelAccordAccordAccordRio
TrimEX-LTouringHybrid TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4278hp V6143hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionCVTA6A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19225/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,795$35,805$36,830$20,545
Adjustments for Features-1,515-6,155-5,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,280$29,650$31,250$20,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,370$2,970$0
Total Invoice$27,328$32,810$33,745$19,497
Adjustments for Features-1,390-5,640-5,1130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,938$27,170$28,632$19,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,232$2,694$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelAccordAccordAccordRio
TrimEX-LTouringHybrid TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000  
1-speed automatic  $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,140$8,780$8,205$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$6,155$5,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,390-5,640-5,1130

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172012
ModelAccordRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length192.5 in171.9 in
Width72.8 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,171 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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