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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,945 $20,195 $13,615
Base Invoice $14,536 $19,349 $12,915
Preferred Equipment Package 1,800    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Floor mats 95 95 85
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Preferred Equipment Package 1,638    
6-speed shiftable automatic 955    
Floor mats 76 76 65
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Options (change) 2,895 95 1,085
Options (change) 2,669 76 957
Destination 750 750 650
Total Price $18,590 $21,040 $15,350
Total Invoice $17,955 $20,175 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,381
Model Year201120112008
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4148hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG28/38 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17195/55-15
Total Price$18,590$21,040$15,350
Adjustments for Features-1,955-4,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,635$16,585$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$50$0$0
Total Invoice$17,955$20,175$14,522
Adjustments for Features-1,888-4,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,067$15,903$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$164$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201120112008
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Total Value of Features$2,975$5,475$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$4,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,888-4,2720

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112008
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.4 in
Length178.3 in166.9 in
Width69.9 in66.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,365 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft311.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Cruise control150No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested95543%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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