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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: $17,245

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $1,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122019
ModelCivicCivicCivicCivicRio
TrimLXEXEX-LSiS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,005 $20,655 $22,105 $22,555 $16,190
Floor mats         130
Floor mats         104
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 130
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 104
Destination 790 790 790 790 925
Total Price $18,795 $21,445 $22,895 $23,345 $17,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,597
Model Year20122012201220122019
ModelCivicCivicCivicCivicRio
TrimLXEXEX-LSiS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4140hp I4201hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM5A5A5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4160, 6160, 6360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$18,795$21,445$22,895$23,345$17,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-3,975-3,025-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,795$18,845$18,920$20,320$15,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$125$1,525$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122012201220122019
ModelCivicCivicCivicCivicRio
TrimLXEXEX-LSiS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed automatic $900$900  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)    $0
Satellite radio    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125 
Heated mirrors  $25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0 
Total Value of Features$450$3,050$4,425$3,475$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$3,975$3,025$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,423-3,703-2,818-92

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122019
ModelCivicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in101.6 in
Length177.3 in172.6 in
Width69.0 in67.9 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,609 lb.2,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft313.7 ft3

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