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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: $17,740

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $20

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112020
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,945 $20,195 $16,490
Preferred Equipment Package 1,800    
Floor mats 95 95 130
Cargo mat 80 80 95
Cargo tray 70 70 80
Preferred Equipment Package 1,638    
Floor mats 76 76 104
Cargo mat 64 64 78
Cargo tray 57 57 67
Options (change) 2,045 245 305
Options (change) 1,835 197 249
Destination 750 750 965
Total Price $17,740 $21,190 $17,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,809
Model Year201120112020
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4148hp I4120hp I4
TransmissionM6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$17,740$21,190$17,760
Adjustments for Features0-3,450-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,740$17,740$17,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201120112020
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$1,125$4,575$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,304-31

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112020
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.6 in
Length178.3 in172.6 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Alloy wheels350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Cruise control150Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested127558%
Total Not Requested93042%

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