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Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,840

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $4,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,085

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $3,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelElementRio5Rio5
TrimEXLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,625 $15,095 $16,395
Base Invoice $18,137 $14,570 $15,390
4-speed automatic 800    
Value Package   750  
195/55VR15   300  
4-speed automatic 738    
Value Package   665  
195/55VR15   260  
Options (change) 800 1,050 0
Options (change) 738 925 0
Destination 595 695 695
Total Price $21,020 $16,840 $17,090
Total Invoice $19,470 $16,190 $16,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,632
Model Year200620112011
ModelElementRio5Rio5
TrimEXLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/26 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$21,020$16,840$17,090
Adjustments for Features0-825-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,020$16,015$15,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$19,470$16,190$16,085
Adjustments for Features0-793-1,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,470$15,397$14,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year200620112011
ModelElementRio5Rio5
TrimEXLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Removable second row seats$0  
Total Value of Features$1,250$2,075$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-793-1,247

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20062011
ModelElementRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in98.4 in
Length169.3 in158.5 in
Width71.5 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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