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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016201620162016
ModelRioRioElantraElantraElantraElantra
TrimLXSXSEValue EditionLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $17,250 $19,700 $21,700 $20,250
Base Invoice $13,330 $13,990 $16,734 $18,997 $20,766 $19,406
Value Package 600          
195/55HR15 285          
Floor mats 95 95 125 125 125 125
Rear spoiler 300   295 295 295  
Popular Equipment Package     900      
Value Package 535          
195/55HR15 250          
Floor mats 72 72 100 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 250   266 266 266  
Popular Equipment Package     819      
Options (change) 1,280 95 1,320 420 420 125
Options (change) 1,107 72 1,185 366 366 100
Destination 695 695 835 835 835 835
Total Price $15,770 $15,685 $19,405 $20,955 $22,955 $21,210
Total Invoice $15,132 $14,757 $18,754 $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 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,025
Model Year201020102016201620162016
ModelRioRioElantraElantraElantraElantra
TrimLXSXSEValue EditionLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4145hp I4145hp I4145hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6172, 6172, 6172, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/55-16195/65-15215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$15,770$15,685$19,405$20,955$22,955$21,210
Adjustments for Features0-375-1,335-3,910-5,385-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,770$15,310$18,070$17,045$17,570$18,600
Cost Above Minimum$460$0$1,025$0$525$1,555
Total Invoice$15,132$14,757$18,754$20,198$21,967$20,341
Adjustments for Features0-353-1,290-3,769-5,153-2,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,132$14,404$17,464$16,429$16,814$17,838
Cost Above Minimum$728$0$1,035$0$385$1,409

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201020102016201620162016
ModelRioRioElantraElantraElantraElantra
TrimLXSXSEValue EditionLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app    $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
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$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   $25
Sunroof   $900  
Infotainment 
Media drive, small  $5$5$5$5
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Metal pedals $75   $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$545$920$1,880$4,455$5,930$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$1,335$3,910$5,385$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-1,290-3,769-5,153-2,503

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102016
ModelRioElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.3 in
Length167.3 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

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 SE

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Spotter mirror(s)50No
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85554%

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