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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: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,445 $28,195 $25,850 $18,090
Base Invoice $24,725 $26,345 $24,434 $17,167
Navigation Package 2,200 2,200    
Floor mats 100 100 100 115
Ultimate Package     5,500  
Premium Package       2,500
Navigation Package 2,002 2,002    
Floor mats 80 80 80 93
Ultimate Package     5,005  
Premium Package       2,345
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 5,600 2,615
Options (change) 2,082 2,082 5,085 2,438
Destination 775 775 775 825
Total Price $29,520 $31,270 $32,225 $21,530
Total Invoice $27,582 $29,202 $30,294 $20,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,143
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,520$31,270$32,225$21,530
Adjustments for Features-2,150-2,250-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,370$29,020$30,100$21,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$2,730$0
Total Invoice$27,582$29,202$30,294$20,430
Adjustments for Features-2,009-2,101-1,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,573$27,101$28,296$20,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,528$2,723$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HD radio  $50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,875$4,975$4,850$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$2,250$2,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,009-2,101-1,9980

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122015
ModelSonataRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in101.2 in
Length189.8 in171.9 in
Width72.2 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.2,404 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
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested217546%
Total Not Requested257554%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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