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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: $16,200

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,337

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimSXGLSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,615 $13,870 $16,570
Base Invoice $12,915 $13,496 $15,909
Power Package 600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats 85 85 85
4-speed automatic 850 1,000 1,000
Popular Equipment Package   1,750  
Rear spoiler   375 375
Power Package 535    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357    
Floor mats 65 68 68
4-speed automatic 815 955 945
Popular Equipment Package   1,594  
Rear spoiler   338 338
Options (change) 1,935 3,210 1,460
Options (change) 1,772 2,955 1,351
Destination 650 675 675
Total Price $16,200 $17,755 $18,705
Total Invoice $15,337 $17,126 $17,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,298
Model Year200820082008
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimSXGLSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15195/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$16,200$17,755$18,705
Adjustments for Features-700-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,130$17,755$17,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$15,337$17,126$17,935
Adjustments for Features-660-1,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,271$17,126$16,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082008
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimSXGLSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$1,695$1,625$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-660-1,366

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082008
ModelRioElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in104.3 in
Length166.9 in177.4 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.2,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

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%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150No
CD player125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Aux input50No
Unbranded, 172W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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