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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: $18,015

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $3,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,218

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $2,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelElementRio5Rio5
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,625 $17,190 $18,290
Base Invoice $18,137 $16,393 $17,349
4-speed automatic 800    
4-speed automatic 738    
Options (change) 800 0 0
Options (change) 738 0 0
Destination 595 825 825
Total Price $21,020 $18,015 $19,115
Total Invoice $19,470 $17,218 $18,174

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,058
Model Year200620152015
ModelElementRio5Rio5
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/26 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$21,020$18,015$19,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,020$16,390$16,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0
Total Invoice$19,470$17,218$18,174
Adjustments for Features0-1,553-2,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,470$15,665$15,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$253$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year200620152015
ModelElementRio5Rio5
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Removable second row seats$0  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,770$3,395$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,553-2,762

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20062015
ModelElementRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in101.2 in
Length169.3 in159.3 in
Width71.5 in67.7 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,483 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft349.6 ft3

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