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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: $15,475

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,463

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $2,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,865 $15,715 $16,100
Base Invoice $12,964 $14,537 $15,625
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo mat 70 70 95
Floor mats 80 80 130
4-speed automatic 850    
Cargo net 35 35  
Cargo mat 53 53 78
Floor mats 59 59 104
4-speed automatic 782    
Options (change) 1,040 190 225
Options (change) 929 147 182
Destination 570 570 850
Total Price $15,475 $16,475 $17,175
Total Invoice $14,463 $15,254 $16,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $285
Model Year200620062018
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15195/60-15185/65-15
Total Price$15,475$16,475$17,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,475$15,300$14,900
Cost Above Minimum$175$0$0
Total Invoice$14,463$15,254$16,657
Adjustments for Features0-1,088-2,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,463$14,166$14,451
Cost Above Minimum$297$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062018
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights $125 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Total Value of Features$1,100$2,275$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,088-2,206

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062018
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in101.6 in
Length178.1 in172.6 in
Width67.9 in67.9 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.2,714 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.7 ft3

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