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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: $20,355

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $14,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $13,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelGenesisGenesisGenesisRio
Trim3.84.65.0 R-SpecEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,200 $44,500 $46,500 $18,400
Base Invoice $32,070 $41,204 $43,044 $17,627
Cargo tray 100 100 100 80
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Cargo tray 80 80 80 67
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 100 100 100 1,060
Options (change) 80 80 80 922
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $35,175 $45,475 $47,475 $20,355
Total Invoice $33,025 $42,159 $43,999 $19,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,778
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelGenesisGenesisGenesisRio
Trim3.84.65.0 R-SpecEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6385hp V8429hp V8130hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7528, 17528, 17?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/45-19185/65-15
Total Price$35,175$45,475$47,475$20,355
Adjustments for Features-2,985-9,050-9,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,190$36,425$38,425$20,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,235$6,235$0
Total Invoice$33,025$42,159$43,999$19,444
Adjustments for Features-2,803-8,390-8,3870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,222$33,769$35,612$19,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,547$5,390$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelGenesisGenesisGenesisRio
Trim3.84.65.0 R-SpecEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio $50$50 
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather accent trim $300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,375$11,440$11,440$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$9,050$9,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,803-8,390-8,3870

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122018
ModelGenesisRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in101.6 in
Length196.3 in172.6 in
Width74.4 in67.9 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,825 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.3 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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