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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: $20,925

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $880

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,957

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelElantraRio
TrimSESX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $20,755
Base Invoice $16,334 $19,667
Sunroof 1,150  
Cargo tray 70 80
Floor mats 85 120
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
4-speed automatic 800  
Sunroof 1,047  
Cargo tray 57 67
Floor mats 68 97
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Leather seating surfaces 728  
4-speed automatic 756  
Options (change) 3,230 200
Options (change) 2,948 164
Destination 675 850
Total Price $20,925 $21,805
Total Invoice $19,957 $20,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $675
Model Year20092016
ModelElantraRio
TrimSESX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$20,925$21,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,925$20,330
Total Invoice$19,957$20,681
Adjustments for Features0-1,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,957$19,282

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092016
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
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,325$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,399

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092016
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length177.4 in172.0 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,747 lb.2,729 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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