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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: $19,950

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $965

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,004

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelRioElantraElantraElantraElantra
TrimEXValue EditionECOSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $19,850 $20,550 $21,800 $22,100
Base Invoice $16,962 $19,172 $19,834 $20,906 $21,078
Designer Plus Package 750        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Cargo tray 80 105 105 105 105
Floor mats 120 125 125 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     295 295  
Designer Plus Package 692        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Cargo tray 67 84 84 84 84
Floor mats 97 100 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     239 239  
Options (change) 1,300 230 525 525 230
Options (change) 1,147 184 423 423 184
Destination 895 835 835 835 835
Total Price $19,950 $20,915 $21,910 $23,160 $23,165
Total Invoice $19,004 $20,191 $21,092 $22,164 $22,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Value Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $889
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelRioElantraElantraElantraElantra
TrimEXValue EditionECOSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4147hp I4128hp I4201hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16195/65-15225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$19,950$20,915$21,910$23,160$23,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-1,200-2,150-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$18,765$20,710$21,010$19,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,945$2,245$775
Total Invoice$19,004$20,191$21,092$22,164$22,097
Adjustments for Features0-2,076-1,155-2,058-3,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,004$18,115$19,937$20,106$18,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,822$1,991$524

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelRioElantraElantraElantraElantra
TrimEXValue EditionECOSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start via app    $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 $125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50 $50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Sunroof $900 $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  $0
Fog lights$125    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
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$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,950$4,100$3,150$4,100$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$1,200$2,150$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,076-1,155-2,058-3,458

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172018
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
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra ECO

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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