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Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelGenesisGenesisRio
Trim3.84.6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,250 $37,250 $17,500
Base Invoice $30,243 $34,521 $16,675
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats     95
Premium Package     2,000
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 0 0 2,295
Options (change) 0 0 2,072
Destination 750 750 750
Total Price $33,000 $38,000 $20,545
Total Invoice $30,993 $35,271 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,662
Model Year200920092012
ModelGenesisGenesisRio
Trim3.84.6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6375hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$33,000$38,000$20,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,000$34,875$20,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0
Total Invoice$30,993$35,271$19,497
Adjustments for Features0-2,901-166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,993$32,370$19,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,377$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200920092012
ModelGenesisGenesisRio
Trim3.84.6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather accent trim $300 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,900$7,025$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,901-166

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092012
ModelGenesisRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in101.2 in
Length195.9 in171.9 in
Width73.4 in67.7 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.3 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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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