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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: $14,960

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $11,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120092009
ModelSonataSonataSonataRioRio
TrimSELSEL PlusLimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,800 $28,300 $33,950 $13,225 $14,025
Floor mats 125 125 125 85 85
Power Package       600 600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400 400
Floor mats 100 100 100 65 65
Power Package       535 535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357 357
Options (change) 125 125 125 1,085 1,085
Options (change) 100 100 100 957 957
Destination 1,005 1,005 1,005 650 650
Total Price $26,930 $29,430 $35,080 $14,960 $15,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,213
Model Year20212021202120092009
ModelSonataSonataSonataRioRio
TrimSELSEL PlusLimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine191hp I4180hp I4180hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19235/45-18185/65-14195/55-15
Total Price$26,930$29,430$35,080$14,960$15,760
Adjustments for Features-5,655-5,655-8,2050-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,275$23,775$26,875$14,960$14,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$5,600$100$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20212021202120092009
ModelSonataSonataSonataRioRio
TrimSELSEL PlusLimitedLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Proximity key$250$250   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass  $0  
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated front seats$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,375$6,375$8,925$720$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,655$5,655$8,205$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-232-212-2580-852

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20212009
ModelSonataRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in98.4 in
Length192.9 in166.9 in
Width73.2 in66.7 in
Height56.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,121 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom46.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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