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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: $19,520

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202018
ModelSonataRio
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,700 $18,400
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 115 95
Floor mats 125 130
Cargo net 41  
Cargo mat 92 78
Floor mats 100 104
Options (change) 290 225
Options (change) 233 182
Destination 995 895
Total Price $26,985 $19,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,609
Model Year20202018
ModelSonataRio
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine191hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$26,985$19,520
Adjustments for Features-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,060$19,520

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20202018
ModelSonataRio
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,750$825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1330

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20202018
ModelSonataRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in101.6 in
Length192.9 in172.6 in
Width73.2 in67.9 in
Height56.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,120 lb.2,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom46.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.7 ft3

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