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Kia Rio vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $26,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRioClarityClarityClarity
TrimSXPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $16,675 $35,090 $0 $0
Premium Package 2,200      
Floor mats 95      
Premium Package 2,000      
Floor mats 72      
Options (change) 2,295 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,072 0 0 0
Destination 750 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $20,545 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $19,497 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,969
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRioClarityClarityClarity
TrimSXPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,545$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features0-5,300-5,150-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$24,695$24,865$54,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$19,497$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features0-5,0331,133-74
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$23,452$-5,472$821
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,924$0$6,293

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRioClarityClarityClarity
TrimSXPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack $0  
26 kWh battery pack  $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Regeneration paddles $100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Tachometer$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250
Synthetic suede trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,175$8,475$8,325$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,300$5,150$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,0331,133-74

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122018
ModelRioClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in108.3 in
Length171.9 in192.7 in
Width67.7 in73.9 in
Height57.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested207570%
Total Not Requested90030%

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