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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: $18,030

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $6,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182020
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimSELSEL+SportSport+Sport 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid LimitedS
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 $16,490
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50  
Cargo mat 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 95
Floor mats 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 130
Universal garage door opener                 350
Cargo net 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41  
Cargo mat 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 78
Floor mats 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 104
Universal garage door opener                 291
Options (change) 290 290 290 290 290 290 290 290 575
Options (change) 233 233 233 233 233 233 233 233 473
Destination 885 885 885 885 885 885 885 885 965
Total Price $24,875 $25,975 $26,375 $25,975 $28,775 $28,575 $33,075 $31,675 $18,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,064
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182020
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimSELSEL+SportSport+Sport 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid LimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4185hp I4185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4185hp I4245hp I4154hp I4 H120hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T8T6T8T6CVT-6
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$24,875$25,975$26,375$25,975$28,775$28,575$33,075$31,675$18,030
Adjustments for Features-3,255-3,855-4,780-5,380-4,980-7,530-11,380-6,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,620$22,120$21,595$20,595$23,795$21,045$21,695$25,495$18,030
Cost Above Minimum$1,025$1,525$1,000$0$3,200$450$1,100$4,900$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182020
ModelSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataRio
TrimSELSEL+SportSport+Sport 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid LimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 $1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT        $1100
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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual        $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
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 
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  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years      $0  
Navigation system      $600  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)        $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
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  
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$5,425$6,025$6,950$7,550$7,150$9,700$13,550$8,350$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$3,855$4,780$5,380$4,980$7,530$11,380$6,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,085-3,650-4,525-5,094-4,707-7,119-10,735-5,8030

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182020
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.2,768 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 S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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