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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: $16,835

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelRioRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXSXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $19,395 $22,795 $24,345 $25,495 $27,245
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $18,593 $21,578 $23,026 $23,847 $25,465
Value Package 750            
195/55VR15 300            
Floor mats 95 95 100 100 100 100 100
Popular Equipment Package     750        
Value Package 665            
195/55VR15 260            
Floor mats 72 72 81 81 81 81 81
Popular Equipment Package     683        
Options (change) 1,145 95 850 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 997 72 764 81 81 81 81
Destination 695 695 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $16,835 $16,885 $20,995 $23,645 $25,195 $26,345 $28,095
Total Invoice $16,172 $15,877 $20,107 $22,409 $23,857 $24,678 $26,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,880
Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelRioRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXSXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4198hp I4200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6104, 6104, 6104, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/65-16225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$16,835$16,885$20,995$23,645$25,195$26,345$28,095
Adjustments for Features0-575-930-2,955-3,280-5,655-5,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,835$16,310$20,065$20,690$21,915$20,690$22,340
Cost Above Minimum$525$0$0$625$1,850$625$2,275
Total Invoice$16,172$15,877$20,107$22,409$23,857$24,678$26,296
Adjustments for Features0-541-891-2,801-3,106-5,297-5,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,172$15,336$19,216$19,608$20,751$19,381$20,910
Cost Above Minimum$836$0$0$392$1,535$165$1,694

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelRioRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXSXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
6-speed manual  $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200     
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
HD radio     $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Compass     $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125$125
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   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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
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$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$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$1,320$1,895$2,250$4,275$4,600$6,975$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$930$2,955$3,280$5,655$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-891-2,801-3,106-5,297-5,386

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112011
ModelRioSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in110.0 in
Length167.3 in189.8 in
Width66.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,162 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 LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata GLS

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35038%
Total Not Requested57562%

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