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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015201520152015201520152015
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXSEECOSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0THybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $21,150 $23,275 $23,175 $26,525 $28,575 $33,525 $26,000 $29,500
Base Invoice $12,045 $20,295 $22,293 $22,083 $25,082 $26,846 $31,425 $24,573 $27,703
Power Package 600                
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400                
Rear spoiler 250             250 250
Floor mats 70 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125
Power Package 535                
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357                
Rear spoiler 220             226 226
Floor mats 54 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 1,320 125 125 125 125 125 125 375 375
Options (change) 1,166 100 100 100 100 100 100 326 326
Destination 580 825 825 825 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $14,595 $22,100 $24,225 $24,125 $27,475 $29,525 $34,475 $27,200 $30,700
Total Invoice $13,791 $21,220 $23,218 $23,008 $26,007 $27,771 $32,350 $25,724 $28,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,040
Model Year200620152015201520152015201520152015
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXSEECOSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0THybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4185hp I4178hp I4185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4159hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6S7T6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6360, 7?, 6400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14205/65-16205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/65-16215/55-17
Total Price$14,595$22,100$24,225$24,125$27,475$29,525$34,475$27,200$30,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,530-4,680-4,780-7,705-7,730-12,830-4,905-6,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$18,570$19,545$19,345$19,770$21,795$21,645$22,295$23,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975$775$1,200$3,225$3,075$3,725$5,250
Total Invoice$13,791$21,220$23,218$23,008$26,007$27,771$32,350$25,724$28,854
Adjustments for Features0-3,389-4,485-4,559-7,293-7,271-12,039-4,639-6,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$17,831$18,733$18,449$18,714$20,500$20,311$21,085$22,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$902$618$883$2,669$2,480$3,254$4,557

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200620152015201520152015201520152015
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXSEECOSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0THybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0        
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
7-speed automated manual  $1200      
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850  
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row    $125 $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200  
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100  
Forward collision warning      $200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning      $200  
Obstacle detection, rear      $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50  
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through       $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents    $100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop       $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof      $1200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100  
App support      $0  
Apple CarPlay support      $100  
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio      $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system      $600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Surround sound      $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information      $25  
Voice control for nav and audio      $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25        
Compass    $0$0$0 $0
Detailed driving style feedback       $100$100
Fog lights       $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50     
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10        
Visor mirror, passenger$10        
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200 $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50        
Memory system, driver seat      $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100 $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100  
Total Value of Features$745$4,275$5,425$5,525$8,450$8,475$13,575$5,650$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530$4,680$4,780$7,705$7,730$12,830$4,905$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,389-4,485-4,559-7,293-7,271-12,039-4,639-6,466

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062015
ModelRioSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in110.4 in
Length166.9 in191.1 in
Width66.7 in73.4 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.6 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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