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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: $5,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,571

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $5,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011201120112011
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $19,395 $22,795 $24,345 $25,495 $27,245 $25,795
Base Invoice $12,045 $18,593 $21,578 $23,026 $23,847 $25,465 $24,383
Power Package 600            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400            
Floor mats 70 100 100 100 100 100 100
Power Package 535            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357            
Floor mats 54 81 81 81 81 81 81
Options (change) 1,070 100 100 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 946 81 81 81 81 81 81
Destination 580 750 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $14,345 $20,245 $23,645 $25,195 $26,345 $28,095 $26,645
Total Invoice $13,571 $19,424 $22,409 $23,857 $24,678 $26,296 $25,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,145
Model Year2006201120112011201120112011
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4198hp I4200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6104, 6104, 6104, 6360, 7360, 7104, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14205/65-16225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$14,345$20,245$23,645$25,195$26,345$28,095$26,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-4,730-5,055-7,330-7,430-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,345$18,465$18,915$20,140$19,015$20,665$22,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$1,675$550$2,200$3,875
Total Invoice$13,571$19,424$22,409$23,857$24,678$26,296$25,214
Adjustments for Features0-1,708-4,483-4,787-6,866-6,954-4,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,571$17,716$17,926$19,070$17,812$19,342$21,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210$1,354$96$1,626$3,424

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2006201120112011201120112011
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof    $900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
HD radio    $50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Compass    $0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback      $100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats    $200$200 
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$870$2,650$5,600$5,925$8,200$8,300$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780$4,730$5,055$7,330$7,430$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,708-4,483-4,787-6,866-6,954-4,074

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062011
ModelRioSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in110.0 in
Length166.9 in189.8 in
Width66.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft316.4 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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