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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $15,345 $20,595
Base Invoice $13,305 $14,918 $19,727
Power Package 600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats 85 95 95
Preferred Package   1,850  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000  
Power Package 535    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357    
Floor mats 65 76 76
Preferred Package   1,684  
6-speed shiftable automatic   954  
Options (change) 1,085 2,945 95
Options (change) 957 2,714 76
Destination 650 775 775
Total Price $15,760 $19,065 $21,465
Total Invoice $14,912 $18,407 $20,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,755
Model Year200920122012
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4148hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG28/38 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$15,760$19,065$21,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,705-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$17,360$17,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25
Total Invoice$14,912$18,407$20,578
Adjustments for Features0-1,646-3,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$16,761$16,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200920122012
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Total Value of Features$895$2,600$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,646-3,911

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092012
ModelRioElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in178.3 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,365 lb.2,701 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Cruise control150No
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested150064%
Total Not Requested83036%

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