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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: $20,675

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $935

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,721

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelElantraRio
TrimSESX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $18,090
Base Invoice $15,909 $17,167
Sunroof 1,150  
Cargo tray 70 80
Floor mats 85 115
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Premium Package   2,500
Sunroof 1,047  
Cargo tray 57 67
Floor mats 68 93
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Leather seating surfaces 728  
4-speed automatic 945  
Premium Package   2,345
Options (change) 3,430 2,695
Options (change) 3,137 2,505
Destination 675 825
Total Price $20,675 $21,610
Total Invoice $19,721 $20,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $813
Model Year20082015
ModelElantraRio
TrimSESX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$20,675$21,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,675$19,935
Total Invoice$19,721$20,497
Adjustments for Features0-1,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,721$18,908

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082015
ModelElantraRio
TrimSESX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,075$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,589

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082015
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length177.4 in171.9 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,747 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested97533%

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