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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: $14,895

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,606

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelRioSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXGLSSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,900 $17,670 $19,570 $22,470
Base Invoice $13,646 $16,949 $18,224 $21,035
Floor mats 115 85 85 85
Cargo tray 80 90 90 90
Popular Equipment Package   650    
3.3L V6   3,450 2,850 1,700
Floor mats 93 68 68 68
Cargo tray 67 73 73 73
Popular Equipment Package   592    
3.3L V6   3,261 2,665 1,572
Options (change) 195 4,275 3,025 1,875
Options (change) 160 3,994 2,806 1,713
Destination 800 675 675 675
Total Price $14,895 $22,620 $23,270 $25,020
Total Invoice $14,606 $21,618 $21,705 $23,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,620
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelRioSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXGLSSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4234hp V6234hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 680, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$14,895$22,620$23,270$25,020
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-3,730-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,895$19,690$19,540$19,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$50
Total Invoice$14,606$21,618$21,705$23,423
Adjustments for Features0-2,800-3,479-5,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,606$18,818$18,226$18,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$592$0$114

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2014200820082008
ModelRioSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXGLSSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass   $0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$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$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$645$3,575$4,375$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930$3,730$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,800-3,479-5,083

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142008
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

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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