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Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRioSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSport+LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $24,800 $27,400 $31,900
Base Invoice $17,627 $23,478 $25,896 $30,081
Universal garage door opener 350      
Cargo mat 95 115 115 115
Floor mats 130 125 125 125
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Cargo net   50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 291      
Cargo mat 78 92 92 92
Floor mats 104 100 100 100
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Cargo net   41 41 41
Options (change) 1,075 290 290 290
Options (change) 933 233 233 233
Destination 895 885 885 885
Total Price $20,370 $25,975 $28,575 $33,075
Total Invoice $19,455 $24,596 $27,014 $31,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,111
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRioSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSport+LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,370$25,975$28,575$33,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,200-5,350-9,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,370$22,775$23,225$23,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$1,100
Total Invoice$19,455$24,596$27,014$31,199
Adjustments for Features0-3,030-5,058-8,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,455$21,566$21,956$22,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$390$955

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRioSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSport+LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Sunshades, second row   $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection$50  $50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  $0
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station $75 $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$5,825$7,975$11,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200$5,350$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,030-5,058-8,678

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182018
ModelRioSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in110.4 in
Length172.6 in191.1 in
Width67.9 in73.4 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.3 ft3

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