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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: $13,085

Kia Rio   
Difference: $5,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $12,827

Kia Rio   
Difference: $5,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimBaseGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,295 $15,345 $20,595
Base Invoice $12,060 $14,918 $19,727
Floor mats 95 95 95
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000  
Comfort Package   1,250  
Floor mats 72 76 76
6-speed shiftable automatic   954  
Comfort Package   1,138  
Options (change) 95 2,345 95
Options (change) 72 2,168 76
Destination 695 775 775
Total Price $13,085 $18,465 $21,465
Total Invoice $12,827 $17,861 $20,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29
Model Year201120122012
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimBaseGLSLimited
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)?, 4172, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/70-14205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$13,085$18,465$21,465
Adjustments for Features0-4,900-8,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$13,085$13,565$13,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$0
Total Invoice$12,827$17,861$20,578
Adjustments for Features0-4,740-7,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$12,827$13,121$12,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$265$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201120122012
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimBaseGLSLimited
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
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
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 
Air conditioning $900$900
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Manual remote mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power mirrors $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Manual steering$-275  
Total Value of Features$320$5,220$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,900$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,740-7,722

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112012
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Cruise control150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%

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