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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: $15,470

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelRioRioElantraElantra
TrimLXSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $16,695 $21,115
Base Invoice $13,330 $13,990 $16,208 $20,218
Value Package 600      
195/55HR15 285      
Floor mats 95 95 95 95
Preferred Package     750  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000  
Value Package 535      
195/55HR15 250      
Floor mats 72 72 76 76
Preferred Package     683  
6-speed shiftable automatic     897  
Options (change) 980 95 1,845 95
Options (change) 857 72 1,656 76
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $15,470 $15,685 $19,335 $22,005
Total Invoice $14,882 $14,757 $18,659 $21,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,340
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelRioRioElantraElantra
TrimLXSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4148hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG27/32 MPG28/38 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6172, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$15,470$15,685$19,335$22,005
Adjustments for Features0-575-2,105-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,470$15,110$17,230$17,275
Cost Above Minimum$360$0$0$45
Total Invoice$14,882$14,757$18,659$21,089
Adjustments for Features0-541-2,031-4,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,882$14,216$16,628$16,556
Cost Above Minimum$666$0$72$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2010201020132013
ModelRioRioElantraElantra
TrimLXSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof   $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights $125$125$125
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$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Total Value of Features$545$1,120$2,650$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$2,105$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-2,031-4,533

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102013
ModelRioElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.3 in
Length167.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested70071%
Total Not Requested28029%

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