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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: $18,145

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,257

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelCivicRioRio
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $16,300 $17,500
Base Invoice $19,554 $15,535 $16,675
Convenience Package   1,000  
Floor mats   95 95
Convenience Package   900  
Floor mats   72 72
Options (change) 0 1,095 95
Options (change) 0 972 72
Destination 835 750 750
Total Price $21,875 $18,145 $18,345
Total Invoice $20,389 $17,257 $17,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,041
Model Year201620122012
ModelCivicRioRio
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/41 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$21,875$18,145$18,345
Adjustments for Features-1,1700-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,705$18,145$18,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$20,389$17,257$17,497
Adjustments for Features-1,0910-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,298$17,257$17,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$145

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201620122012
ModelCivicRioRio
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small $5$5
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,100$1,930$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0910-95

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162012
ModelCivicRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length182.3 in171.9 in
Width70.8 in67.7 in
Height55.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,751 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested78064%
Total Not Requested43036%

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