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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,917

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Model Year201620162016201620162016201620112011
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRioRio
TrimSEECOSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0THybrid LimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,750 $23,725 $23,400 $27,350 $28,925 $34,075 $30,100 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $20,859 $22,716 $22,293 $25,850 $27,170 $31,933 $28,257 $14,480 $15,110
Floor mats 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 95 95
Value Package               750  
195/55VR15               300  
Rear spoiler               300  
Floor mats 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 72 72
Value Package               665  
195/55VR15               260  
Rear spoiler               250  
Options (change) 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 1,445 95
Options (change) 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 1,247 72
Destination 835 835 835 835 835 835 835 695 695
Total Price $22,710 $24,685 $24,360 $28,310 $29,885 $35,035 $31,060 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $21,794 $23,651 $23,228 $26,785 $28,105 $32,868 $29,192 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,082
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620112011
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRioRio
TrimSEECOSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0THybrid LimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4178hp I4185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4154hp I4 H110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6S7T6T6T6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$22,710$24,685$24,360$28,310$29,885$35,035$31,060$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-2,280-2,855-2,905-6,905-6,230-11,730-7,3050-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,430$21,830$21,455$21,405$23,655$23,305$23,755$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$1,025$975$3,225$2,875$3,325$625$0
Total Invoice$21,794$23,651$23,228$26,785$28,105$32,868$29,192$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-2,188-2,735-2,770-6,533-5,859-11,004-6,8660-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,606$20,916$20,458$20,252$22,246$21,864$22,326$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$852$646$2,640$2,258$2,720$898$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620112011
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRioRio
TrimSEECOSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0THybrid LimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200       
4-speed automatic       $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel     $100$100  
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125$125$125  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunshades, second row     $125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning     $200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning     $200   
Obstacle detection, rear     $250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150 $150$150
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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$0  
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings       $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  $25
Panoramic sunroof     $1200   
Sunroof   $900     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
App support     $0   
Apple CarPlay support     $100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
HD radio     $50   
Navigation system     $600   
Surround sound     $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information     $25   
Voice control for nav and audio     $100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights       $25$25
Compass   $0$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback      $100  
Fog lights        $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50      
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 $75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver       $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100  
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats   $200 $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat       $50$50
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200  
Metal pedals    $75$75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100   
Total Value of Features$3,850$4,425$4,475$8,475$7,800$13,300$8,875$1,570$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$2,855$2,905$6,905$6,230$11,730$7,305$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,188-2,735-2,770-6,533-5,859-11,004-6,8660-353

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162011
ModelSonataRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in98.4 in
Length191.1 in167.3 in
Width73.4 in66.7 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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