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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: $20,625

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,557

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelElantraRio
TrimSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,650 $17,500
Base Invoice $20,765 $16,675
Premium Package 2,400 2,200
Cargo tray 100 80
Floor mats 125 95
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package 2,184 2,000
Cargo tray 80 60
Floor mats 100 72
7-speed automated manual 1,034  
Options (change) 3,725 2,375
Options (change) 3,398 2,132
Destination 835 750
Total Price $26,210 $20,625
Total Invoice $24,998 $19,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,200
Model Year20172012
ModelElantraRio
TrimSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$26,210$20,625
Adjustments for Features-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,860$20,625
Total Invoice$24,998$19,557
Adjustments for Features-2,2410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,757$19,557

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172012
ModelElantraRio
TrimSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,825$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2410

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172012
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length179.9 in171.9 in
Width70.9 in67.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft313.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Text dictation50No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested160050%
Total Not Requested160050%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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