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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: $22,155

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelElantraRio
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $20,755
Base Invoice $19,727 $19,667
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Technology Package 2,100  
Cargo tray 70 80
Floor mats 95 120
Universal garage door opener   350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226  
Technology Package 1,911  
Cargo tray 57 67
Floor mats 76 97
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 2,515 550
Options (change) 2,270 455
Destination 775 850
Total Price $23,885 $22,155
Total Invoice $22,772 $20,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,824
Model Year20122016
ModelElantraRio
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$23,885$22,155
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,885$22,130
Total Invoice$22,772$20,972
Adjustments for Features0-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,772$20,948

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122016
ModelElantraRio
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,450$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122016
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length178.3 in172.0 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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