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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: $22,155

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $21,800 $22,100
Base Invoice $19,667 $20,906 $21,078
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo tray 80 105 105
Floor mats 120 125 125
Premium Package   2,250  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo tray 67 84 84
Floor mats 97 100 100
Premium Package   2,048  
Options (change) 550 2,480 230
Options (change) 455 2,232 184
Destination 850 835 835
Total Price $22,155 $25,115 $23,165
Total Invoice $20,972 $23,973 $22,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $386
Model Year201620182018
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4201hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$22,155$25,115$23,165
Adjustments for Features0-750-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,155$24,365$22,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,975$0
Total Invoice$20,972$23,973$22,097
Adjustments for Features0-716-739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,972$23,257$21,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,899$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201620182018
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,125$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-716-739

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162018
ModelRioElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length172.0 in179.9 in
Width67.7 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested110054%

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