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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: $4,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelElantraRio
TrimSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,600 $17,500
Cargo tray 105 80
Floor mats 125 95
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   2,200
Cargo tray 84 60
Floor mats 100 72
7-speed automated manual 1,034  
Premium Package   2,000
Options (change) 1,330 2,375
Options (change) 1,218 2,132
Destination 930 750
Total Price $24,860 $20,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,469
Model Year20192012
ModelElantraRio
TrimSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$24,860$20,625
Adjustments for Features-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,160$20,625

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20192012
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 
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$2,875$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20192012
ModelElantraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length181.9 in171.9 in
Width70.9 in67.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,131 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 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 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested72524%

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