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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: $19,600

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,674

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelElantraRio
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $17,755
Base Invoice $19,727 $16,962
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Cargo tray 70 80
Floor mats 95 120
Universal garage door opener   350
Designer Package   400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226  
Cargo tray 57 67
Floor mats 76 97
Universal garage door opener   291
Designer Package   362
Options (change) 415 950
Options (change) 359 817
Destination 775 895
Total Price $21,785 $19,600
Total Invoice $20,861 $18,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $392
Model Year20122017
ModelElantraRio
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$21,785$19,600
Adjustments for Features-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,910$19,600
Total Invoice$20,861$18,674
Adjustments for Features-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,066$18,674

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122017
ModelElantraRio
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,450$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7950

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122017
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
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Designer Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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