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Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,935

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $11,354

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008200820082008
ModelRio5Rio5HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLXSXBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,095 $16,395 $26,760 $29,410 $32,900 $34,200 $40,450
Base Invoice $14,570 $15,390 $23,883 $26,241 $29,281 $30,780 $36,202
Value Package 750            
195/55VR15 300            
Floor mats 95 95 185 185 275    
Cold Weather Package     60 60      
Cargo cover     90     90 90
Satellite radio     449 449 449    
Value Package 665            
195/55VR15 260            
Floor mats 72 72 120 120 180    
Cold Weather Package     48 48      
Cargo cover     72     72 72
Satellite radio     359 359 359    
Options (change) 1,145 95 784 694 724 90 90
Options (change) 997 72 599 527 539 72 72
Destination 695 695 745 745 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,600 -2,600
Total Price $16,935 $17,185 $28,289 $30,849 $34,369 $32,435 $38,685
Total Invoice $16,262 $16,157 $25,227 $27,513 $30,565 $28,997 $34,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,689
Model Year2011201120082008200820082008
ModelRio5Rio5HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLXSXBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine110hp I4110hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H209hp V6 H
TransmissionA4A4T5T5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$16,935$17,185$28,289$30,849$34,369$32,435$38,685
Adjustments for Features0-575-2,155-4,160-7,060-4,555-8,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,935$16,610$26,134$26,689$27,309$27,880$29,925
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$0$555$1,175$1,746$3,791
Total Invoice$16,262$16,157$25,227$27,513$30,565$28,997$34,419
Adjustments for Features0-541-1,922-3,710-6,279-4,072-7,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,262$15,616$23,305$23,803$24,286$24,925$26,625
Cost Above Minimum$646$0$0$498$981$1,620$3,320

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2011201120082008200820082008
ModelRio5Rio5HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLXSXBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000  
CVT     $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate      $350
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500$500
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150 $150
Removable second-row console  $200$200$200$200$200
Roof rails   $250$250 $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200  
Dual-zone climate control    $125  
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler   $200  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200 $200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100     
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 $325
CD player$125$125$125  $125 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
USB port$25$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  $25 
Compass    $0 $0
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25$25
Fog lights $125 $125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50 $50
Outside temperature display   $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75  
Trip computer   $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100 $100
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75  
Folding third row seats    $600 $600
Heated front seats      $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900 $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50 
Metal pedals $75     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 $100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Total Value of Features$2,420$2,995$4,575$6,580$9,480$6,975$11,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$2,155$4,160$7,060$4,555$8,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-1,922-3,710-6,279-4,072-7,794

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112008
ModelRio5Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in109.8 in
Length158.5 in188.4 in
Width66.7 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,439 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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