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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: $14,345

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,571

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,345 $20,595 $12,695
Base Invoice $14,918 $19,727 $12,045
Comfort Package 1,250    
Floor mats 95 95 70
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Comfort Package 1,138    
Floor mats 76 76 54
6-speed shiftable automatic 954    
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Options (change) 2,345 95 1,070
Options (change) 2,168 76 946
Destination 775 775 580
Total Price $18,465 $21,465 $14,345
Total Invoice $17,861 $20,578 $13,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,682
Model Year201220122006
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4148hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG28/38 MPG32/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17185/65-14
Total Price$18,465$21,465$14,345
Adjustments for Features-2,400-5,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,065$15,910$14,345
Cost Above Minimum$155$0$0
Total Invoice$17,861$20,578$13,571
Adjustments for Features-2,321-5,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,540$15,253$13,571
Cost Above Minimum$287$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122006
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedLX
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $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 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,720$5,875$320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$5,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,321-5,3250

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122006
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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Cruise control150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

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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