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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: $17,605

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $1,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,015

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $1,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimSGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,100 $15,345 $20,595
Base Invoice $15,625 $14,918 $19,727
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo tray 80 70 70
Cargo mat 95 80 80
Floor mats 130 95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250
Preferred Package   1,850  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000  
Cargo net   50 50
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo tray 67 57 57
Cargo mat 78 64 64
Floor mats 104 76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226 226
Preferred Package   1,684  
6-speed shiftable automatic   954  
Cargo net   41 41
Options (change) 655 3,395 545
Options (change) 540 3,102 464
Destination 850 775 775
Total Price $17,605 $19,515 $21,915
Total Invoice $17,015 $18,795 $20,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,052
Model Year201820122012
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimSGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4148hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG28/38 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$17,605$19,515$21,915
Adjustments for Features0-655-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,605$18,860$18,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25
Total Invoice$17,015$18,795$20,966
Adjustments for Features0-631-2,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,015$18,164$18,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$97$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201820122012
ModelRioElantraElantra
TrimSGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,545$2,200$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-631-2,899

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182012
ModelRioElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in106.3 in
Length172.6 in178.3 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,714 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Cruise control150Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested127555%
Total Not Requested105545%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

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

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