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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,760

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $1,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelElantraRio
TrimSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $16,490
Cargo tray 70 80
Cargo mat 80 95
Floor mats 85 130
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Cargo tray 57 67
Cargo mat 64 78
Floor mats 68 104
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
4-speed automatic 945  
Options (change) 1,560 305
Options (change) 1,426 249
Destination 675 965
Total Price $18,805 $17,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,231
Model Year20082020
ModelElantraRio
TrimSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4120hp I4
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG33/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16185/65-15
Total Price$18,805$17,760
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,215$17,760

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082020
ModelElantraRio
TrimSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,050$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5650

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082020
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in101.6 in
Length177.4 in172.6 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,747 lb.2,767 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.7 ft3

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