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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: $4,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,796

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182017
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimSELSEL+SportSport+Sport 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,700 $24,800 $25,200 $24,800 $27,600 $27,400 $31,900 $30,500 $17,755
Base Invoice $22,455 $23,478 $23,850 $23,478 $26,082 $25,896 $30,081 $28,627 $16,962
Floor mats 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 120
Universal garage door opener                 350
Eco Package                 600
Floor mats 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 97
Universal garage door opener                 291
Eco Package                 551
Options (change) 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 1,070
Options (change) 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 939
Destination 885 885 885 885 885 885 885 885 895
Total Price $24,710 $25,810 $26,210 $25,810 $28,610 $28,410 $32,910 $31,510 $19,720
Total Invoice $23,440 $24,463 $24,835 $24,463 $27,067 $26,881 $31,066 $29,612 $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: $1,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,065
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182017
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimSELSEL+SportSport+Sport 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4185hp I4185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4185hp I4245hp I4154hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T8T6T8T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$24,710$25,810$26,210$25,810$28,610$28,410$32,910$31,510$19,720
Adjustments for Features-2,730-3,330-4,255-4,855-4,455-7,005-10,855-5,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,980$22,480$21,955$20,955$24,155$21,405$22,055$25,855$19,720
Cost Above Minimum$1,025$1,525$1,000$0$3,200$450$1,100$4,900$0
Total Invoice$23,440$24,463$24,835$24,463$27,067$26,881$31,066$29,612$18,796
Adjustments for Features-2,590-3,156-4,032-4,602-4,215-6,628-10,247-5,3140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,850$21,307$20,803$19,861$22,852$20,253$20,819$24,298$18,796
Cost Above Minimum$989$1,446$942$0$2,991$392$958$4,437$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182017
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimSELSEL+SportSport+Sport 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 $1100 $1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300  
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  $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Sunshades, second row      $125  
Universal garage door opener     $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist        $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning      $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200  
Lane departure warning      $200  
Obstacle detection, rear      $250  
Pedestrian detection      $50  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 $125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 $100 $100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop       $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof       $1200 
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
App support      $0 $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player        $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player        $50
Navigation map updates, three years      $0  
Navigation system      $600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader        $25
Surround sound      $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information      $25  
Voice control for external devices        $0
Voice control for nav and audio      $100  
Wireless charging station $75 $75  $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150$150$150
Compass     $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback       $100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$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$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450$450$450    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$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$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$4,975$5,575$6,500$7,100$6,700$9,250$13,100$7,900$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$3,330$4,255$4,855$4,455$7,005$10,855$5,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,590-3,156-4,032-4,602-4,215-6,628-10,247-5,3140

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182017
ModelSonataRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.1 in172.0 in
Width73.4 in67.7 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.1 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%
Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested47590%
Total Not Requested5010%

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