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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: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $23,400 $27,350 $28,925 $34,075 $30,100
Base Invoice $17,627 $22,293 $25,850 $27,170 $31,933 $28,257
Universal garage door opener 350          
Cargo mat 95 115 115 115 115 115
Floor mats 130 125 125 125 125 125
Partial leather seating sufaces 500          
Cargo net   50 50 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 291          
Cargo mat 78 92 92 92 92 92
Floor mats 104 100 100 100 100 100
Partial leather seating sufaces 460          
Cargo net   41 41 41 41 41
Options (change) 1,075 290 290 290 290 290
Options (change) 933 233 233 233 233 233
Destination 895 835 835 835 835 835
Total Price $20,370 $24,525 $28,475 $30,050 $35,200 $31,225
Total Invoice $19,455 $23,361 $26,918 $28,238 $33,001 $29,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,571
Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4154hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$20,370$24,525$28,475$30,050$35,200$31,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-5,175-4,500-10,000-5,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,370$23,350$23,300$25,550$25,200$25,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$2,250$1,900$2,350
Total Invoice$19,455$23,361$26,918$28,238$33,001$29,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,119-4,892-4,229-9,375-5,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,455$22,242$22,026$24,009$23,626$24,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$216$0$1,983$1,600$2,063

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelRioSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200   $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Pedestrian detection$50     
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
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$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   $0 
Apple CarPlay support$100   $100 
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio    $50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25 
Voice control for external devices$0     
Voice control for nav and audio    $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150$150
Compass$0 $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50    
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0     
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,150$3,325$7,325$6,650$12,150$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$5,175$4,500$10,000$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,119-4,892-4,229-9,375-5,236

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182016
ModelRioSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in110.4 in
Length172.6 in191.1 in
Width67.9 in73.4 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.3 ft3

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