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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: $19,250

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,383

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelElantraRio
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $17,755
Base Invoice $16,334 $16,962
Cargo tray 70 80
Floor mats 85 120
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
4-speed automatic 800  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Sunroof 1,150  
Designer Package   400
Cargo tray 57 67
Floor mats 68 97
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
4-speed automatic 756  
Leather seating surfaces 728  
Sunroof 1,047  
Designer Package   362
Options (change) 3,230 600
Options (change) 2,948 526
Destination 675 895
Total Price $20,925 $19,250
Total Invoice $19,957 $18,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95
Model Year20092017
ModelElantraRio
TrimSEEX
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)205/55-16185/65-15
Total Price$20,925$19,250
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,175$19,250
Total Invoice$19,957$18,383
Adjustments for Features-1,6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,288$18,383

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092017
ModelElantraRio
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,325$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6690

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092017
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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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