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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: $14,345

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,571

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelRioSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXGLGLSLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $17,895 $19,395 $22,895
Base Invoice $12,045 $16,511 $17,896 $20,961
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 70 85    
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 54 58    
Options (change) 1,070 85 0 0
Options (change) 946 58 0 0
Destination 580 600 600 600
Total Price $14,345 $18,580 $19,995 $23,495
Total Invoice $13,571 $17,169 $18,496 $21,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,330
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelRioSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXGLGLSLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4162hp I4162hp I4235hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14215/60-16215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$14,345$18,580$19,995$23,495
Adjustments for Features0-980-2,805-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,345$17,600$17,190$18,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0$1,375
Total Invoice$13,571$17,169$18,496$21,561
Adjustments for Features0-906-2,595-4,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,571$16,263$15,901$17,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$0$1,136

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelRioSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXGLGLSLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass   $0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$295$1,275$3,100$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980$2,805$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-906-2,595-4,524

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062006
ModelRioSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in107.4 in
Length166.9 in188.9 in
Width66.7 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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