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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: $14,345

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,571

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelRioElantraElantraElantraElantraElantra
TrimLXSEValue EditionECOSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $17,150 $20,250 $20,650 $21,650 $22,350
Base Invoice $12,045 $16,621 $19,550 $19,928 $20,765 $21,311
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Power Package 600          
Floor mats 70 125 125 125 125 125
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357          
Power Package 535          
Floor mats 54 100 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 1,070 125 125 125 125 125
Options (change) 946 100 100 100 100 100
Destination 580 835 835 835 835 835
Total Price $14,345 $18,110 $21,210 $21,610 $22,610 $23,310
Total Invoice $13,571 $17,556 $20,485 $20,863 $21,700 $22,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $776
Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelRioElantraElantraElantraElantraElantra
TrimLXSEValue EditionECOSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4147hp I4147hp I4128hp I4201hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6S7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14195/65-15205/55-16195/65-15225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$14,345$18,110$21,210$21,610$22,610$23,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-6,355-5,255-4,830-6,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,345$16,710$14,855$16,355$17,780$16,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,855$0$1,500$2,925$1,675
Total Invoice$13,571$17,556$20,485$20,863$21,700$22,246
Adjustments for Features0-1,357-6,138-5,073-4,636-6,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,571$16,199$14,347$15,790$17,064$15,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,852$0$1,443$2,717$1,428

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelRioElantraElantraElantraElantraElantra
TrimLXSEValue EditionECOSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  $1100
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control   $150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125$125
Remote app     $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 $125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50 $50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25 
Sunroof  $900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50    
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass  $0   
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  $50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$520$1,920$6,875$5,775$5,350$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$6,355$5,255$4,830$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,357-6,138-5,073-4,636-6,471

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062017
ModelRioElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in179.9 in
Width66.7 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft314.4 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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