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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: $18,875

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $3,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $2,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelElementElementRio5Rio5
TrimEXSCEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $17,905 $20,905
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $17,052 $19,801
5-speed automatic 800 800    
Floor mats     120 120
5-speed automatic 742 742    
Floor mats     97 97
Options (change) 800 800 120 120
Options (change) 742 742 97 97
Destination 670 670 850 850
Total Price $22,460 $24,245 $18,875 $21,875
Total Invoice $20,953 $22,609 $17,999 $20,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,596
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelElementElementRio5Rio5
TrimEXSCEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG27/37 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$22,460$24,245$18,875$21,875
Adjustments for Features0-225-955-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,460$24,020$17,920$17,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$675$0
Total Invoice$20,953$22,609$17,999$20,748
Adjustments for Features0-210-911-4,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,953$22,399$17,088$16,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$731$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelElementElementRio5Rio5
TrimEXSCEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio   $50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$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 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,870$2,095$2,825$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$955$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-911-4,391

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20082016
ModelElementRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in101.2 in
Length169.3 in159.4 in
Width71.5 in67.7 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,499 lb.2,729 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 ft349.8 ft3

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