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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelCivicCivicCivicRio
TrimLX-SEX-LSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,205 $21,005 $22,255 $13,615
Base Invoice $16,773 $19,341 $20,487 $12,915
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       85
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Floor mats       65
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,085
Options (change) 0 0 0 957
Destination 710 710 710 650
Total Price $18,915 $21,715 $22,965 $15,350
Total Invoice $17,483 $20,051 $21,197 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,684
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelCivicCivicCivicRio
TrimLX-SEX-LSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4197hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4160, 6350, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17195/55-15
Total Price$18,915$21,715$22,965$15,350
Adjustments for Features-300-2,900-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,615$18,815$19,665$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$1,050$0
Total Invoice$17,483$20,051$21,197$14,522
Adjustments for Features-277-2,678-3,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,206$17,373$18,151$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$167$945$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2010201020102008
ModelCivicCivicCivicRio
TrimLX-SEX-LSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist $50$50 
Stability control $400$400 
Traction control $100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
iPod integration $100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Outside temperature display $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,175$3,775$4,175$875
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$2,900$3,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-277-2,678-3,0460

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102008
ModelCivicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.4 in
Length176.7 in166.9 in
Width69.0 in66.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,629 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.9 ft3

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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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