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Kia Rio vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,775

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $23,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRioModel 3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $49,000
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 130  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 104  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 480 1,000
Options (change) 395 0
Destination 895 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $19,775 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,105
Model Year20182018
ModelRioModel 3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4258hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15235/45-18
Total Price$19,775$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-7,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,775$35,990

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelRioModel 3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation system $600
Range alert $0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,040$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,710
Value of Feature Adjustments01,112

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelRioModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in113.2 in
Length172.6 in184.8 in
Width67.9 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.0 ft3

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