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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelCivicRio
TrimSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,555 $17,500
Base Invoice $20,956 $16,675
Navigation system 1,500  
Premium Package   2,200
Floor mats   95
Navigation system 1,389  
Premium Package   2,000
Floor mats   72
Options (change) 1,500 2,295
Options (change) 1,389 2,072
Destination 790 750
Total Price $24,845 $20,545
Total Invoice $23,135 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,303
Model Year20122012
ModelCivicRio
TrimSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,845$20,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,845$18,790
Total Invoice$23,135$19,497
Adjustments for Features0-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,135$17,832

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122012
ModelCivicRio
TrimSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,145$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,665

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122012
ModelCivicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in101.2 in
Length177.3 in171.9 in
Width69.0 in67.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162555%
Total Not Requested135045%

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