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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelRioRioSonataSonata
TrimLXSXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $22,050 $24,550
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $20,867 $22,959
Value Package 750      
195/55VR15 300      
Floor mats 95 95 90 90
Rear spoiler 300      
Bluetooth cell phone link     325 325
Value Package 665      
195/55VR15 260      
Floor mats 72 72 73 73
Rear spoiler 250      
Bluetooth cell phone link     292 292
Options (change) 1,445 95 415 415
Options (change) 1,247 72 365 365
Destination 695 695 720 720
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $23,185 $25,685
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $21,952 $24,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,175
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelRioRioSonataSonata
TrimLXSXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$17,135$16,885$23,185$25,685
Adjustments for Features0-375-2,380-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$20,805$21,130
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$325
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$21,952$24,044
Adjustments for Features0-353-2,253-4,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$19,699$19,780
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$0$81

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelRioRioSonataSonata
TrimLXSXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,445$1,820$3,825$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$2,380$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-2,253-4,264

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112010
ModelRioSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in107.4 in
Length167.3 in188.9 in
Width66.7 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,293 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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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%

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