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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: $19,720

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,796

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122017
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,795 $23,195 $24,745 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850 $17,755
Base Invoice $18,971 $21,952 $23,400 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434 $16,962
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250 250     250  
Floor mats 100 100 100 100 100 100 120
Universal garage door opener             350
Eco Package             600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226 226 226     226  
Floor mats 80 80 80 80 80 80 97
Universal garage door opener             291
Eco Package             551
Options (change) 350 350 350 100 100 350 1,070
Options (change) 306 306 306 80 80 306 939
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 775 895
Total Price $20,920 $24,320 $25,870 $27,320 $29,070 $26,975 $19,720
Total Invoice $20,052 $23,033 $24,481 $25,580 $27,200 $25,515 $18,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,942
Model Year2012201220122012201220122017
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine198hp I4200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)104, 6104, 6104, 6360, 7360, 7104, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16185/65-15
Total Price$20,920$24,320$25,870$27,320$29,070$26,975$19,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-3,275-5,700-5,800-2,625-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,920$21,370$22,595$21,620$23,270$24,350$19,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$1,675$700$2,350$3,430$0
Total Invoice$20,052$23,033$24,481$25,580$27,200$25,515$18,796
Adjustments for Features0-2,794-3,099-5,337-5,427-2,483-686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$20,239$21,382$20,243$21,773$23,032$18,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$1,330$191$1,721$2,980$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122012201220122017
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Rearview camera      $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$0 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Infotainment 
App support      $0
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325  
CD player$125$125$125  $125$125
HD radio   $50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback     $100 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$1,500$4,450$4,775$7,200$7,300$4,125$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$3,275$5,700$5,800$2,625$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,794-3,099-5,337-5,427-2,483-686

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122017
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%
Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Automatic start / stop150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

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