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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: $14,245

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,967

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $5,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelRioSonataSonata
TrimLXGLSLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,400 $19,395 $22,895
Base Invoice $13,145 $17,896 $20,961
Floor mats 95    
3.3-liter V6   1,500  
Floor mats 72    
3.3-liter V6   1,335  
Options (change) 95 1,500 0
Options (change) 72 1,335 0
Destination 750 600 600
Total Price $14,245 $21,495 $23,495
Total Invoice $13,967 $19,831 $21,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,253
Model Year201220062006
ModelRioSonataSonata
TrimLXGLSLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4235hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG20/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$14,245$21,495$23,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,730-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,245$18,765$18,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$13,967$19,831$21,561
Adjustments for Features0-2,519-4,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,967$17,312$17,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$92$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201220062006
ModelRioSonataSonata
TrimLXGLSLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$770$3,500$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,519-4,341

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122006
ModelRioSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in107.4 in
Length171.9 in188.9 in
Width67.7 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata GLS

3.3-liter V6
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Oil cooler0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
235 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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