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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: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelCivicRio
TrimSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,555 $18,090
Base Invoice $20,956 $17,167
Navigation system 1,500  
Premium Package   2,500
Floor mats   115
Navigation system 1,389  
Premium Package   2,345
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 1,500 2,615
Options (change) 1,389 2,438
Destination 790 825
Total Price $24,845 $21,530
Total Invoice $23,135 $20,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,442
Model Year20122015
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$21,530
Adjustments for Features0-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,845$19,700
Total Invoice$23,135$20,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,135$18,693

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122015
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 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,145$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,737

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122015
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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