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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: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,150 $34,350 $30,100 $18,400
Base Invoice $25,664 $32,188 $28,257 $17,627
Cargo net 50 50 50  
Cargo mat 115 115 115 95
Floor mats 125 125 125 130
Universal garage door opener       350
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Cargo net 41 41 41  
Cargo mat 92 92 92 78
Floor mats 100 100 100 104
Universal garage door opener       291
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 290 290 290 1,075
Options (change) 233 233 233 933
Destination 835 835 835 895
Total Price $28,275 $35,475 $31,225 $20,370
Total Invoice $26,732 $33,256 $29,325 $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: $2,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,479
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4245hp I4154hp I4 H130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$28,275$35,475$31,225$20,370
Adjustments for Features-5,075-10,050-5,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,200$25,425$25,700$20,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$2,500$0
Total Invoice$26,732$33,256$29,325$19,455
Adjustments for Features-4,798-9,421-5,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,934$23,835$24,136$19,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,901$2,202$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0 $0
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200  
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,725$11,700$7,175$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$10,050$5,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,798-9,421-5,1890

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172018
ModelSonataRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in101.6 in
Length191.1 in172.6 in
Width73.4 in67.9 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 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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