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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: $965

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,004

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelElantraElantraElantraElantraRio
TrimValue EditionECOSportLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,850 $20,550 $21,800 $22,100 $17,755
Base Invoice $19,172 $19,834 $20,906 $21,078 $16,962
Cargo tray 105 105 105 105 80
Floor mats 125 125 125 125 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295 295    
Designer Plus Package         750
Universal garage door opener         350
Cargo tray 84 84 84 84 67
Floor mats 100 100 100 100 97
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   239 239    
Designer Plus Package         692
Universal garage door opener         291
Options (change) 230 525 525 230 1,300
Options (change) 184 423 423 184 1,147
Destination 835 835 835 835 895
Total Price $20,915 $21,910 $23,160 $23,165 $19,950
Total Invoice $20,191 $21,092 $22,164 $22,097 $19,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Value Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $889
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelElantraElantraElantraElantraRio
TrimValue EditionECOSportLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4128hp I4201hp I4147hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S7M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/65-15225/40-18215/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$20,915$21,910$23,160$23,165$19,950
Adjustments for Features-2,150-1,200-2,150-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,765$20,710$21,010$19,540$19,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,945$2,245$775$0
Total Invoice$20,191$21,092$22,164$22,097$19,004
Adjustments for Features-2,076-1,155-2,058-3,4580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,115$19,937$20,106$18,639$19,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,822$1,991$524$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelElantraElantraElantraElantraRio
TrimValue EditionECOSportLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100$1100
7-speed automated manual $1200   
6-speed manual  $150  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Remote app   $25 
Remote climate control   $25 
Remote start via app   $75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 $50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Sunroof$900 $900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player    $50
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  $0$0
Fog lights    $125
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,100$3,150$4,100$5,575$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$1,200$2,150$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,076-1,155-2,058-3,4580

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182017
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length179.9 in172.0 in
Width70.9 in67.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.2,730 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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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 streaming25Yes
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%

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