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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelSonataSonataRio
TrimSELimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,050 $24,550 $13,615
Base Invoice $20,867 $22,959 $12,915
Floor mats 90 90 85
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats 73 73 65
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Options (change) 90 90 1,085
Options (change) 73 73 957
Destination 695 695 650
Total Price $22,835 $25,335 $15,350
Total Invoice $21,635 $23,727 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,840
Model Year200920092008
ModelSonataSonataRio
TrimSELimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17195/55-15
Total Price$22,835$25,335$15,350
Adjustments for Features-3,455-5,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,380$19,705$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$21,635$23,727$14,522
Adjustments for Features-3,273-5,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,362$18,454$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$92$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200920092008
ModelSonataSonataRio
TrimSELimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,150$6,325$695
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$5,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,273-5,2730

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092008
ModelSonataRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in98.4 in
Length188.9 in166.9 in
Width72.1 in66.7 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,293 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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