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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: $19,950

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $470

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,004

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $36

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelSonataSonataRio
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,570 $22,470 $17,755
Base Invoice $18,224 $21,035 $16,962
Cargo tray 90 90 80
Floor mats 85 85 120
Designer Plus Package     750
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo tray 73 73 67
Floor mats 68 68 97
Designer Plus Package     692
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 175 175 1,300
Options (change) 141 141 1,147
Destination 675 675 895
Total Price $20,420 $23,320 $19,950
Total Invoice $19,040 $21,851 $19,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,346
Model Year200820082017
ModelSonataSonataRio
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4162hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$20,420$23,320$19,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,420$20,720$18,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$19,040$21,851$19,004
Adjustments for Features0-2,436-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,040$19,415$17,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082017
ModelSonataSonataRio
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,100$3,700$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,436-1,310

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082017
ModelSonataRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in101.2 in
Length188.9 in172.0 in
Width72.1 in67.7 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,254 lb.2,730 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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio specs.

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 camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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