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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: $7,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,615 $21,195 $23,545 $25,095 $25,845 $27,595
Base Invoice $12,915 $20,293 $22,277 $23,727 $24,170 $25,790
Power Package 600          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Floor mats 85 100 100 100 100 100
Popular Equipment Package   825        
Power Package 535          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357          
Floor mats 65 80 80 80 80 80
Popular Equipment Package   751        
Options (change) 1,085 925 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 957 831 80 80 80 80
Destination 650 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $15,350 $22,915 $24,440 $25,990 $26,740 $28,490
Total Invoice $14,522 $21,919 $23,152 $24,602 $25,045 $26,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,079
Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4198hp I4200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6104, 6104, 6104, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/65-16225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$15,350$22,915$24,440$25,990$26,740$28,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,430-4,380-4,705-6,880-6,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,350$19,485$20,060$21,285$19,860$21,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575$1,800$375$2,025
Total Invoice$14,522$21,919$23,152$24,602$25,045$26,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,281-4,149-4,454-6,444-6,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,522$18,638$19,003$20,148$18,601$20,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$37$402$1,547$0$1,531

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents    $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio    $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass    $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Metal pedals$75     
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$920$4,350$5,300$5,625$7,800$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,430$4,380$4,705$6,880$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,281-4,149-4,454-6,444-6,533

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082013
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.3,200 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 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%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata GLS

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested47538%
Total Not Requested77562%

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