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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,245

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,967

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $5,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelSonataSonataRio
TrimGLSLXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $22,895 $13,400
Base Invoice $17,896 $20,961 $13,145
3.3-liter V6 1,500    
Floor mats     95
3.3-liter V6 1,335    
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 1,500 0 95
Options (change) 1,335 0 72
Destination 600 600 750
Total Price $21,495 $23,495 $14,245
Total Invoice $19,831 $21,561 $13,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,253
Model Year200620062012
ModelSonataSonataRio
TrimGLSLXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6235hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG20/30 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$21,495$23,495$14,245
Adjustments for Features-2,730-4,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,765$18,765$14,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$19,831$21,561$13,967
Adjustments for Features-2,519-4,3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,312$17,220$13,967
Cost Above Minimum$92$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062012
ModelSonataSonataRio
TrimGLSLXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,500$5,500$770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$4,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,519-4,3410

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062012
ModelSonataRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in101.2 in
Length188.9 in171.9 in
Width72.1 in67.7 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.2,403 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata GLS

3.3-liter V6
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Oil cooler0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
235 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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