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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: $21,875

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $2,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,748

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $2,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelElementElementRio5
TrimEXSCSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $20,905
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $19,801
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
5-speed automatic   800  
Floor mats     120
Navigation system 1,577 1,577  
5-speed automatic   742  
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 1,700 2,500 120
Options (change) 1,577 2,319 97
Destination 670 670 850
Total Price $24,755 $26,440 $21,875
Total Invoice $23,082 $24,645 $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: $6,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,374
Model Year200920092016
ModelElementElementRio5
TrimEXSCSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$24,755$26,440$21,875
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,755$26,390$18,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0
Total Invoice$23,082$24,645$20,748
Adjustments for Features0-47-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,082$24,598$17,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,516$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year200920092016
ModelElementElementRio5
TrimEXSCSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer  $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
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $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$2,345$2,395$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-3,040

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20092016
ModelElementRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in101.2 in
Length169.9 in159.4 in
Width71.6 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
25.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft349.8 ft3

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