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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelElantraElantraElantraElantraRioRio
TrimSEValue EditionLimitedSportLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,250 $19,700 $21,700 $20,250 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $16,734 $18,997 $20,766 $19,406 $14,480 $15,110
Popular Equipment Package 900          
Floor mats 125 125 125 125 95 95
Rear spoiler 295 295 295   300  
Value Package         750  
195/55VR15         300  
Popular Equipment Package 819          
Floor mats 100 100 100 100 72 72
Rear spoiler 266 266 266   250  
Value Package         665  
195/55VR15         260  
Options (change) 1,320 420 420 125 1,445 95
Options (change) 1,185 366 366 100 1,247 72
Destination 835 835 835 835 695 695
Total Price $19,405 $20,955 $22,955 $21,210 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $18,754 $20,198 $21,967 $20,341 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,676
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelElantraElantraElantraElantraRioRio
TrimSEValue EditionLimitedSportLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4145hp I4145hp I4173hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6172, 6172, 6172, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$19,405$20,955$22,955$21,210$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-535-3,110-4,585-1,8100-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,870$17,845$18,370$19,400$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$1,025$0$525$1,555$625$0
Total Invoice$18,754$20,198$21,967$20,341$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-517-2,998-4,388-1,7360-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,237$17,200$17,579$18,605$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$1,037$0$379$1,405$898$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelElantraElantraElantraElantraRioRio
TrimSEValue EditionLimitedSportLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100   
4-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250  
Remote app  $25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200   
Dual-zone climate control  $125   
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration  $50   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25
Sunroof $900    
Infotainment 
Media drive, small$5$5$5$5  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Heated front seats $200$200$200  
Heated second row seats  $200   
Leather seating surfaces  $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$1,880$4,455$5,930$3,155$1,345$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$3,110$4,585$1,810$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-517-2,998-4,388-1,7360-353

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162011
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.4 in
Length179.1 in167.3 in
Width69.9 in66.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.2,366 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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Spotter mirror(s)50No
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85554%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 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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