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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: $20,625

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,557

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelElantraRio
TrimSESX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $17,500
Base Invoice $16,334 $16,675
Sunroof 1,150  
Cargo tray 70 80
Floor mats 85 95
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
4-speed automatic 800  
Premium Package   2,200
Sunroof 1,047  
Cargo tray 57 60
Floor mats 68 72
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Leather seating surfaces 728  
4-speed automatic 756  
Premium Package   2,000
Options (change) 3,230 2,375
Options (change) 2,948 2,132
Destination 675 750
Total Price $20,925 $20,625
Total Invoice $19,957 $19,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,656
Model Year20092012
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$20,925$20,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,925$19,300
Total Invoice$19,957$19,557
Adjustments for Features0-1,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,957$18,301

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092012
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 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,325$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,256

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092012
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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