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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: $14,815

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,539

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201720172017
ModelRioSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXSESportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,900 $21,950 $23,400 $27,150
Base Invoice $13,646 $21,047 $22,293 $25,664
Floor mats 115 125 125 125
Floor mats 93 100 100 100
Options (change) 115 125 125 125
Options (change) 93 100 100 100
Destination 800 835 835 835
Total Price $14,815 $22,910 $24,360 $28,110
Total Invoice $14,539 $21,982 $23,228 $26,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,168
Model Year2014201720172017
ModelRioSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXSESportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4185hp I4185hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$14,815$22,910$24,360$28,110
Adjustments for Features0-4,455-5,080-8,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,815$18,455$19,280$19,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$825$775
Total Invoice$14,539$21,982$23,228$26,599
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-4,844-8,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,539$17,707$18,384$18,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$677$489

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2014201720172017
ModelRioSonataSonataSonata
TrimLXSESportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
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
Proximity key   $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$395$4,850$5,475$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,455$5,080$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,275-4,844-8,403

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142017
ModelRioSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length171.9 in191.1 in
Width67.7 in73.4 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.3 ft3

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