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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: $15,470

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelElantraElantraRioRio
TrimGLSLimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,345 $20,595 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $14,918 $19,727 $13,330 $13,990
Preferred Package 1,850      
Floor mats 95 95 95 95
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000      
Value Package     600  
195/55HR15     285  
Preferred Package 1,684      
Floor mats 76 76 72 72
6-speed shiftable automatic 954      
Value Package     535  
195/55HR15     250  
Options (change) 2,945 95 980 95
Options (change) 2,714 76 857 72
Destination 775 775 695 695
Total Price $19,065 $21,465 $15,470 $15,685
Total Invoice $18,407 $20,578 $14,882 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,259
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelElantraElantraRioRio
TrimGLSLimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4148hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG28/38 MPG27/32 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6172, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$19,065$21,465$15,470$15,685
Adjustments for Features-1,905-4,2800-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,160$17,185$15,470$15,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$360$0
Total Invoice$18,407$20,578$14,882$14,757
Adjustments for Features-1,839-4,1030-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,568$16,475$14,882$14,216
Cost Above Minimum$93$0$666$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelElantraElantraRioRio
TrimGLSLimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights$125$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$25$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 $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Total Value of Features$2,400$4,775$495$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$4,280$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,839-4,1030-541

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122010
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.4 in
Length178.3 in167.3 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Cruise control150Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested175075%
Total Not Requested58025%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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