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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: $8,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018201820182018
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSXSELSEL+SportSport+Sport 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $23,700 $24,800 $25,200 $24,800 $27,600 $27,400 $31,900
Base Invoice $13,305 $22,455 $23,478 $23,850 $23,478 $26,082 $25,896 $30,081
Power Package 600              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400              
Floor mats 85 125 125 125 125 125 125 125
Power Package 535              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357              
Floor mats 65 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 1,085 125 125 125 125 125 125 125
Options (change) 957 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Destination 650 885 885 885 885 885 885 885
Total Price $15,760 $24,710 $25,810 $26,210 $25,810 $28,610 $28,410 $32,910
Total Invoice $14,912 $23,440 $24,463 $24,835 $24,463 $27,067 $26,881 $31,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,220
Model Year20092018201820182018201820182018
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSXSELSEL+SportSport+Sport 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4185hp I4185hp I4185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$15,760$24,710$25,810$26,210$25,810$28,610$28,410$32,910
Adjustments for Features0-4,555-5,155-6,080-6,680-6,280-8,830-12,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$20,155$20,655$20,130$19,130$22,330$19,580$20,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$1,525$1,000$0$3,200$450$1,100
Total Invoice$14,912$23,440$24,463$24,835$24,463$27,067$26,881$31,066
Adjustments for Features0-4,321-4,886-5,761-6,331-5,941-8,355-11,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$19,119$19,577$19,074$18,132$21,126$18,526$19,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$987$1,445$942$0$2,994$394$964

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092018201820182018201820182018
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimSXSELSEL+SportSport+Sport 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr 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 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300 $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       $850
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100  $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Sunshades, second row       $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial       $200
Automatic braking, low-speed       $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning       $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based       $200
Lane departure warning       $200
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Pedestrian detection       $50
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $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
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$0
Rear air vents  $100 $100 $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75       
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200       
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
App support       $0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125       
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years       $0
Navigation system       $600
Surround sound       $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information       $25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio       $100
Wireless charging station  $75 $75  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights       $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25       
Compass      $0$0
Fog lights$125       
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Door sill trim plates      $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces      $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50       
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200
Metal pedals$75  $75$75$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450$450$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$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$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat      $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $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$100 $100
Total Value of Features$895$5,450$6,050$6,975$7,575$7,175$9,725$13,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,555$5,155$6,080$6,680$6,280$8,830$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,321-4,886-5,761-6,331-5,941-8,355-11,970

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092018
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.3,251 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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