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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: $15,825

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $7,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,992

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $7,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelElementRio5Rio5
TrimEXLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,935 $13,325 $14,280
Base Invoice $21,344 $12,640 $13,550
Power Package   600 600
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400 400
4-speed automatic   850 845
Power Package   535 535
Antilock brakes (ABS)   357 357
4-speed automatic   810 805
Options (change) 0 1,850 1,845
Options (change) 0 1,702 1,697
Destination 810 650 650
Total Price $23,745 $15,825 $16,775
Total Invoice $22,154 $14,992 $15,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,763
Model Year201120092009
ModelElementRio5Rio5
TrimEXLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionA5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16185/65-14195/55-15
Total Price$23,745$15,825$16,775
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,245$15,825$15,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$22,154$14,992$15,897
Adjustments for Features-1,3990-853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,755$14,992$15,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$52

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201120092009
ModelElementRio5Rio5
TrimEXLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable cooler console$175  
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$2,975$1,475$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3990-853

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20112009
ModelElementRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in98.4 in
Length169.9 in158.1 in
Width71.6 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,515 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		25.1 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft349.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Kia Rio5 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

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