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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRioSonataSonata
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,615 $19,570 $22,470
Base Invoice $12,915 $18,224 $21,035
Power Package 600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats 85 85 85
Power Package 535    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357    
Floor mats 65 68 68
Options (change) 1,085 85 85
Options (change) 957 68 68
Destination 650 675 675
Total Price $15,350 $20,330 $23,230
Total Invoice $14,522 $18,967 $21,778

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,738
Model Year200820082008
ModelRioSonataSonata
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$15,350$20,330$23,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,830-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,350$18,500$18,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300
Total Invoice$14,522$18,967$21,778
Adjustments for Features0-1,707-4,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,522$17,260$17,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820082008
ModelRioSonataSonata
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$695$2,525$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,707-4,153

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082008
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

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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