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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: $19,950

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,004

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimValue EditionLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,700 $21,700 $17,755
Base Invoice $18,997 $20,766 $16,962
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 275  
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Floor mats 125 125 120
Designer Plus Package     750
Universal garage door opener     350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248 248  
Cargo tray 64 64 67
Floor mats 100 100 97
Designer Plus Package     692
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 480 480 1,300
Options (change) 412 412 1,147
Destination 835 835 895
Total Price $21,015 $23,015 $19,950
Total Invoice $20,244 $22,013 $19,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Value Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $151
Model Year201620162017
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimValue EditionLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4145hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG28/38 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$21,015$23,015$19,950
Adjustments for Features-1,130-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,885$20,410$19,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0
Total Invoice$20,244$22,013$19,004
Adjustments for Features-1,089-2,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,155$19,521$19,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$366$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201620162017
ModelElantraElantraRio
TrimValue EditionLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Media drive, small$5$5 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Total Value of Features$2,805$4,280$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,089-2,4920

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162017
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length179.1 in172.0 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,818 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Special interior trim0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested75091%
Total Not Requested759%

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