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Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelRioElantraElantraElantraElantra
TrimLXSEValue EditionLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $17,250 $19,700 $21,700 $20,250
Base Invoice $12,045 $16,734 $18,997 $20,766 $19,406
Power Package 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Floor mats 70 125 125 125 125
Rear spoiler 250 295 295 295  
Power Package 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357        
Floor mats 54 100 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 220 266 266 266  
Options (change) 1,320 420 420 420 125
Options (change) 1,166 366 366 366 100
Destination 580 835 835 835 835
Total Price $14,595 $18,505 $20,955 $22,955 $21,210
Total Invoice $13,791 $17,935 $20,198 $21,967 $20,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,506
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelRioElantraElantraElantraElantra
TrimLXSEValue EditionLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4145hp I4145hp I4145hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6172, 6172, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14195/65-15195/65-15215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$14,595$18,505$20,955$22,955$21,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-5,085-6,560-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$17,075$15,870$16,395$17,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,205$0$525$1,630
Total Invoice$13,791$17,935$20,198$21,967$20,341
Adjustments for Features0-1,386-4,901-6,278-3,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$16,549$15,297$15,689$16,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,252$0$392$1,486

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelRioElantraElantraElantraElantra
TrimLXSEValue EditionLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration   $50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Media drive, small $5$5$5$5
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$395$1,825$5,480$6,955$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430$5,085$6,560$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,386-4,901-6,278-3,558

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062016
ModelRioElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in179.1 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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