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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,465

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,189

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelElantraRio
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,715 $17,500
Base Invoice $14,537 $16,675
Package 2 1,100  
Floor mats 80 95
Premium Package   2,200
Package 2 1,023  
Floor mats 59 72
Premium Package   2,000
Options (change) 1,180 2,295
Options (change) 1,082 2,072
Destination 570 750
Total Price $17,465 $20,545
Total Invoice $16,189 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $493
Model Year20062012
ModelElantraRio
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/45-17
Total Price$17,465$20,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,465$16,540
Total Invoice$16,189$19,497
Adjustments for Features0-3,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,189$15,696

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062012
ModelElantraRio
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,170$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,801

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062012
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in101.2 in
Length178.1 in171.9 in
Width67.9 in67.7 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180061%
Total Not Requested117539%

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