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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,795 $24,345 $25,495 $27,245 $18,400
Base Invoice $21,578 $23,026 $23,847 $25,465 $17,627
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50  
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 95
Floor mats 100 100 100 100 130
Universal garage door opener         350
Partial leather seating sufaces         500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 203 203      
Cargo net 41 41 41 41  
Cargo mat 77 77 77 77 78
Floor mats 81 81 81 81 104
Universal garage door opener         291
Partial leather seating sufaces         460
Options (change) 495 495 245 245 1,075
Options (change) 402 402 199 199 933
Destination 750 750 750 750 895
Total Price $24,040 $25,590 $26,490 $28,240 $20,370
Total Invoice $22,730 $24,178 $24,796 $26,414 $19,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,854
Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)104, 6104, 6360, 7360, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$24,040$25,590$26,490$28,240$20,370
Adjustments for Features-1,275-1,600-3,725-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,765$23,990$22,765$24,415$20,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$22,730$24,178$24,796$26,414$19,455
Adjustments for Features-1,206-1,512-3,487-3,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,524$22,666$21,309$22,836$19,455
Cost Above Minimum$215$1,357$0$1,527$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera    $200
Vehicle health reports    $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof  $900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$450  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$2,850$3,175$5,300$5,400$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$1,600$3,725$3,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,206-1,512-3,487-3,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112018
ModelSonataRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in101.6 in
Length189.8 in172.6 in
Width72.2 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.5 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%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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