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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: $19,250

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,383

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelRioElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $16,570
Base Invoice $16,962 $15,909
Designer Package 400  
Cargo tray 80 70
Floor mats 120 85
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
4-speed automatic   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,150
Designer Package 362  
Cargo tray 67 57
Floor mats 97 68
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
4-speed automatic   945
Leather seating surfaces   728
Sunroof   1,047
Options (change) 600 3,430
Options (change) 526 3,137
Destination 895 675
Total Price $19,250 $20,675
Total Invoice $18,383 $19,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69
Model Year20172008
ModelRioElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$19,250$20,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,250$19,200
Total Invoice$18,383$19,721
Adjustments for Features0-1,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,383$18,314

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172008
ModelRioElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,600$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,407

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172008
ModelRioElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length172.0 in177.4 in
Width67.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.2,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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