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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: $21,610

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelRioElantra
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,090 $20,595
Base Invoice $17,167 $19,727
Premium Package 2,500  
Cargo tray 80 70
Floor mats 115 95
Technology Package   2,100
Premium Package 2,345  
Cargo tray 67 57
Floor mats 93 76
Technology Package   1,911
Options (change) 2,695 2,265
Options (change) 2,505 2,044
Destination 825 775
Total Price $21,610 $23,635
Total Invoice $20,497 $22,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,001
Model Year20152012
ModelRioElantra
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,610$23,635
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,610$23,585
Total Invoice$20,497$22,546
Adjustments for Features0-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,497$22,498

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20152012
ModelRioElantra
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,400$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-48

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20152012
ModelRioElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length171.9 in178.3 in
Width67.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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