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Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,425

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,626

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelCivicCivicRio
TrimEX-LSiEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,910 $21,310 $18,400
Base Invoice $18,336 $19,621 $17,627
Floor mats     130
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 0 0 130
Options (change) 0 0 104
Destination 670 670 895
Total Price $20,580 $21,980 $19,425
Total Invoice $19,006 $20,291 $18,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $283
Model Year200820082018
ModelCivicCivicRio
TrimEX-LSiEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4197hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6350, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$20,580$21,980$19,425
Adjustments for Features-105-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,475$21,800$19,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0
Total Invoice$19,006$20,291$18,626
Adjustments for Features-97-1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,909$20,125$18,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,216$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082018
ModelCivicCivicRio
TrimEX-LSiEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,645$2,720$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-97-1660

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082018
ModelCivicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.6 in
Length176.7 in172.6 in
Width69.0 in67.9 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,629 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.7 ft3

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