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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112017
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,795 $24,345 $25,495 $27,245 $25,795 $17,755
Base Invoice $21,578 $23,026 $23,847 $25,465 $24,383 $16,962
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250     250  
Floor mats 100 100 100 100 100 120
Designer Plus Package           750
Universal garage door opener           350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 203 203     203  
Floor mats 81 81 81 81 81 97
Designer Plus Package           692
Universal garage door opener           291
Options (change) 350 350 100 100 350 1,220
Options (change) 284 284 81 81 284 1,080
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 895
Total Price $23,895 $25,445 $26,345 $28,095 $26,895 $19,870
Total Invoice $22,612 $24,060 $24,678 $26,296 $25,417 $18,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,533
Model Year201120112011201120112017
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)104, 6104, 6360, 7360, 7104, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16185/65-15
Total Price$23,895$25,445$26,345$28,095$26,895$19,870
Adjustments for Features-975-1,300-3,425-3,525-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,920$24,145$22,920$24,570$26,395$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$1,650$3,475$0
Total Invoice$22,612$24,060$24,678$26,296$25,417$18,937
Adjustments for Features-923-1,229-3,208-3,299-4730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,689$22,831$21,470$22,997$24,944$18,937
Cost Above Minimum$219$1,361$0$1,527$3,474$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201120112011201120112017
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Rearview camera     $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Sunroof  $900$900  
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325  
CD player$125$125  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
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
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,825$5,950$6,050$3,025$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$1,300$3,425$3,525$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-923-1,229-3,208-3,299-4730

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112017
ModelSonataRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in101.2 in
Length189.8 in172.0 in
Width72.2 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume16.4 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%
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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