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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: $20,355

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelElantraElantraElantraRio
TrimECOSportLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,650 $21,650 $22,350 $18,400
Base Invoice $19,928 $20,765 $21,311 $17,627
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 295 295  
Cargo net 50 50 50  
Cargo tray 100 100 100 80
Floor mats 125 125 125 130
Universal garage door opener       350
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 239 239 239  
Cargo net 41 41 41  
Cargo tray 80 80 80 67
Floor mats 100 100 100 104
Universal garage door opener       291
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 570 570 570 1,060
Options (change) 460 460 460 922
Destination 835 835 835 895
Total Price $22,055 $23,055 $23,755 $20,355
Total Invoice $21,223 $22,060 $22,606 $19,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelElantraElantraElantraRio
TrimECOSportLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine128hp I4201hp I4147hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionS7M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/40-18215/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$22,055$23,055$23,755$20,355
Adjustments for Features-1,500-1,300-3,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,555$21,755$20,580$20,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$25$0
Total Invoice$21,223$22,060$22,606$19,444
Adjustments for Features-1,443-1,244-3,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,780$20,816$19,585$19,444
Cost Above Minimum$195$1,231$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelElantraElantraElantraRio
TrimECOSportLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100 
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 $50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
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
Fog lights   $125
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Metal pedals $75  
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,925$2,725$4,600$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$1,300$3,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,443-1,244-3,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172018
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.6 in
Length179.9 in172.6 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.4 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%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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