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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: $20,355

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelRioElantraElantraElantra
TrimEXECOSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $20,650 $21,650 $22,350
Base Invoice $17,627 $19,928 $20,765 $21,311
Universal garage door opener 350      
Cargo tray 80 100 100 100
Floor mats 130 125 125 125
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295 295 295
Cargo net   50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 291      
Cargo tray 67 80 80 80
Floor mats 104 100 100 100
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   239 239 239
Cargo net   41 41 41
Options (change) 1,060 570 570 570
Options (change) 922 460 460 460
Destination 895 835 835 835
Total Price $20,355 $22,055 $23,055 $23,755
Total Invoice $19,444 $21,223 $22,060 $22,606

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelRioElantraElantraElantra
TrimEXECOSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4128hp I4201hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionM6S7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/65-15225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$20,355$22,055$23,055$23,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,300-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,355$20,555$21,755$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200$25
Total Invoice$19,444$21,223$22,060$22,606
Adjustments for Features0-1,443-1,244-3,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,444$19,780$20,816$19,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$1,231$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelRioElantraElantraElantra
TrimEXECOSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
7-speed automated manual $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  $0
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 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
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   
Fog lights$125   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,425$2,925$2,725$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,300$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,443-1,244-3,021

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182017
ModelRioElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in106.3 in
Length172.6 in179.9 in
Width67.9 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.4 ft3

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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%

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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