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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: $13,085

Kia Rio   
Difference: $5,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $12,827

Kia Rio   
Difference: $5,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,345 $20,595 $12,295
Base Invoice $14,918 $19,727 $12,060
Floor mats 95 95 95
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Comfort Package 1,250    
Floor mats 76 76 72
6-speed shiftable automatic 954    
Comfort Package 1,138    
Options (change) 2,345 95 95
Options (change) 2,168 76 72
Destination 775 775 695
Total Price $18,465 $21,465 $13,085
Total Invoice $17,861 $20,578 $12,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29
Model Year201220122011
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedBase
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?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17175/70-14
Total Price$18,465$21,465$13,085
Adjustments for Features-4,900-8,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$13,565$13,410$13,085
Cost Above Minimum$155$0$0
Total Invoice$17,861$20,578$12,827
Adjustments for Features-4,740-7,7220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,121$12,856$12,827
Cost Above Minimum$265$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122011
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimGLSLimitedBase
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 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
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 
Air conditioning$900$900 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Manual remote mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150 
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 
Manual steering  $-275
Total Value of Features$5,220$8,375$320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,900$8,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,740-7,7220

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122011
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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Cruise control150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%

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