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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: $19,720

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,796

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012201220122012
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $19,795 $23,195 $24,745 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $16,962 $18,971 $21,952 $23,400 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Universal garage door opener 350            
Eco Package 600            
Floor mats 120 100 100 100 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250 250 250     250
Universal garage door opener 291            
Eco Package 551            
Floor mats 97 80 80 80 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226 226 226     226
Options (change) 1,070 350 350 350 100 100 350
Options (change) 939 306 306 306 80 80 306
Destination 895 775 775 775 775 775 775
Total Price $19,720 $20,920 $24,320 $25,870 $27,320 $29,070 $26,975
Total Invoice $18,796 $20,052 $23,033 $24,481 $25,580 $27,200 $25,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,942
Model Year2017201220122012201220122012
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4198hp I4200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6104, 6104, 6104, 6360, 7360, 7104, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/65-16225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$19,720$20,920$24,320$25,870$27,320$29,070$26,975
Adjustments for Features-7200-2,950-3,275-5,700-5,800-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,000$20,920$21,370$22,595$21,620$23,270$24,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$1,675$700$2,350$3,430
Total Invoice$18,796$20,052$23,033$24,481$25,580$27,200$25,515
Adjustments for Features-6860-2,794-3,099-5,337-5,427-2,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,110$20,052$20,239$21,382$20,243$21,773$23,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$187$1,330$191$1,721$2,980

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2017201220122012201220122012
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
6-speed manual $150     
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25      
Rearview camera$200      
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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$0
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150     $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Infotainment 
App support$0      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
HD radio    $50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125$125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback      $100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Partial leather seating sufaces  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical      $100
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,220$1,500$4,450$4,775$7,200$7,300$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$0$2,950$3,275$5,700$5,800$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-6860-2,794-3,099-5,337-5,427-2,483

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172012
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

Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata GLS

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

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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