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2018 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,425

2012 Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $735

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,792

2012 Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelRioRioRioRio
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,100 $13,400 $16,300 $17,500
Base Invoice $15,625 $13,145 $15,535 $16,675
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80
Floor mats 130 95 95 95
Power Package   1,000    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100    
Cargo tray 67 60 60 60
Floor mats 104 72 72 72
Power Package   900    
6-speed shiftable automatic   865    
Options (change) 210 2,275 175 175
Options (change) 171 1,897 132 132
Destination 850 750 750 750
Total Price $17,160 $16,425 $17,225 $18,425
Total Invoice $16,646 $15,792 $16,417 $17,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $403
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelRioRioRioRio
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15185/65-15185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$17,160$16,425$17,225$18,425
Adjustments for Features-4650-425-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,695$16,425$16,800$16,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$375$290
Total Invoice$16,646$15,792$16,417$17,557
Adjustments for Features-4510-405-1,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,195$15,792$16,012$15,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$220$136

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Features Comparison: 2018 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Kia Rio

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelRioRioRioRio
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio   $50
Media drive, small   $5
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,935$1,470$1,895$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$0$425$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments-4510-405-1,629

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See a complete comparison of 2018 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: 2018 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Kia Rio

Model Year20182012
ModelRioRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in101.2 in
Length172.6 in171.9 in
Width67.9 in67.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,714 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2018 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
2012 Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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