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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015201520152015
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSXSEECOSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $21,150 $23,275 $23,175 $26,525 $28,575 $33,525
Base Invoice $13,305 $20,295 $22,293 $22,083 $25,082 $26,846 $31,425
Power Package 600            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400            
Floor mats 85 125 125 125 125 125 125
Power Package 535            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357            
Floor mats 65 100 100 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 1,085 125 125 125 125 125 125
Options (change) 957 100 100 100 100 100 100
Destination 650 825 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $15,760 $22,100 $24,225 $24,125 $27,475 $29,525 $34,475
Total Invoice $14,912 $21,220 $23,218 $23,008 $26,007 $27,771 $32,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,999
Model Year2009201520152015201520152015
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSXSEECOSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4185hp I4178hp I4185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6S7T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6360, 7?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/65-16205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$15,760$22,100$24,225$24,125$27,475$29,525$34,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-3,555-3,805-6,830-6,930-12,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$19,695$20,670$20,320$20,645$22,595$22,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975$625$950$2,900$2,750
Total Invoice$14,912$21,220$23,218$23,008$26,007$27,771$32,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,309-3,407-3,629-6,465-6,518-11,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$18,911$19,811$19,379$19,542$21,253$21,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900$468$631$2,342$2,151

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2009201520152015201520152015
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSXSEECOSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100$1100$1100
7-speed automated manual  $1200    
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125$125$125
Remote app  $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
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Brake assist $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
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150$150$150
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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$0
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio      $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system      $600
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information      $25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio      $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Compass    $0$0$0
Fog lights$125      
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50   
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat      $200
Metal pedals$75    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $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$870$3,275$4,425$4,675$7,700$7,800$12,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$3,555$3,805$6,830$6,930$12,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,309-3,407-3,629-6,465-6,518-11,288

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092015
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 SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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