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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112009
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $22,795 $24,345 $25,495 $27,245 $14,025
Base Invoice $18,593 $21,578 $23,026 $23,847 $25,465 $13,305
Popular Equipment Package 750          
Floor mats 100 100 100 100 100 85
Power Package           600
Antilock brakes (ABS)           400
Popular Equipment Package 683          
Floor mats 81 81 81 81 81 65
Power Package           535
Antilock brakes (ABS)           357
Options (change) 850 100 100 100 100 1,085
Options (change) 764 81 81 81 81 957
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 650
Total Price $20,995 $23,645 $25,195 $26,345 $28,095 $15,760
Total Invoice $20,107 $22,409 $23,857 $24,678 $26,296 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,730
Model Year201120112011201120112009
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine198hp I4200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)104, 6104, 6104, 6360, 7360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18195/55-15
Total Price$20,995$23,645$25,195$26,345$28,095$15,760
Adjustments for Features-1,530-3,555-3,880-6,255-6,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,465$20,090$21,315$20,090$21,740$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$1,850$625$2,275$0
Total Invoice$20,107$22,409$23,857$24,678$26,296$14,912
Adjustments for Features-1,465-3,369-3,674-5,859-5,9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,642$19,040$20,183$18,819$20,348$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$398$1,541$177$1,706$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201120112011201120112009
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents   $100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof   $900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
HD radio   $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Compass   $0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100 
Heated front seats   $200$200 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Metal pedals     $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,575$4,600$4,925$7,300$7,400$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$3,555$3,880$6,255$6,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,465-3,369-3,674-5,859-5,9480

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112009
ModelSonataRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in98.4 in
Length189.8 in166.9 in
Width72.2 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata GLS

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35038%
Total Not Requested57562%

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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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