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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: $18,225

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $820

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,317

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelElantraRioRio
TrimSEEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $16,300 $17,500
Base Invoice $17,113 $15,535 $16,675
Cargo tray 70 80 80
Floor mats 85 95 95
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Convenience Package   1,000  
Cargo tray 57 60 60
Floor mats 68 72 72
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Convenience Package   900  
Options (change) 480 1,175 175
Options (change) 417 1,032 132
Destination 720 750 750
Total Price $19,045 $18,225 $18,425
Total Invoice $18,250 $17,317 $17,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,437
Model Year201020122012
ModelElantraRioRio
TrimSEEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$19,045$18,225$18,425
Adjustments for Features0-530-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,045$17,695$17,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$18,250$17,317$17,557
Adjustments for Features0-504-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,250$16,813$16,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$144

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201020122012
ModelElantraRioRio
TrimSEEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$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$25
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small $5$5
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,075$1,605$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$530$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-504-600

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102012
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 EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested70558%
Total Not Requested50542%

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