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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011201120112011
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $22,795 $24,345 $25,495 $27,245 $25,795
Base Invoice $16,962 $21,578 $23,026 $23,847 $25,465 $24,383
Universal garage door opener 350          
Designer Plus Package 750          
Floor mats 120 100 100 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250     250
Universal garage door opener 291          
Designer Plus Package 692          
Floor mats 97 81 81 81 81 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   203 203     203
Options (change) 1,220 350 350 100 100 350
Options (change) 1,080 284 284 81 81 284
Destination 895 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $19,870 $23,895 $25,445 $26,345 $28,095 $26,895
Total Invoice $18,937 $22,612 $24,060 $24,678 $26,296 $25,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,533
Model Year201720112011201120112011
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6104, 6104, 6360, 7360, 7104, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$19,870$23,895$25,445$26,345$28,095$26,895
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,300-3,425-3,525-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,870$22,920$24,145$22,920$24,570$26,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225$0$1,650$3,475
Total Invoice$18,937$22,612$24,060$24,678$26,296$25,417
Adjustments for Features0-923-1,229-3,208-3,299-473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,937$21,689$22,831$21,470$22,997$24,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$219$1,361$0$1,527$3,474

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201720112011201120112011
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Rearview camera$200     
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Sunroof   $900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
HD radio   $50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
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     
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,525$3,500$3,825$5,950$6,050$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,300$3,425$3,525$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-923-1,229-3,208-3,299-473

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172011
ModelRioSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.0 in
Length172.0 in189.8 in
Width67.7 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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