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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,210

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $1,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,922

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $2,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelRioRioCruze
TrimLXEXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,165 $17,755 $16,800
Base Invoice $13,902 $16,962 $16,212
Power Package 800    
Floor mats 120 120  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,230   995
Connectivity Package     275
Power Package 0    
Floor mats 97 97  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,028   876
Connectivity Package     242
Options (change) 2,150 120 1,270
Options (change) 1,125 97 1,118
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $17,210 $18,770 $18,865
Total Invoice $15,922 $17,954 $18,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $882
Model Year201720172012
ModelRioRioCruze
TrimLXEXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG27/37 MPG22/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15185/65-15215/60-16
Total Price$17,210$18,770$18,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,130-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,210$17,640$17,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0
Total Invoice$15,922$17,954$18,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,081-1,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,922$16,873$16,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$951$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201720172012
ModelRioRioCruze
TrimLXEXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$1,470$2,600$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,081-1,321

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172012
ModelRioCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in105.7 in
Length172.0 in181.0 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LS

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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