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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: $20,745

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $15,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,702

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $12,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRio5Highlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,700 $30,460
Base Invoice $16,880 $27,108
Premium Package 2,200  
Floor mats 95 106
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 2,000  
Floor mats 72 66
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Navigation system   1,700
Options (change) 2,295 5,156
Options (change) 2,072 4,301
Destination 750 605
Total Price $20,745 $36,221
Total Invoice $19,702 $32,014

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,701
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,743
Model Year20122006
ModelRio5Highlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4215hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$20,745$36,221
Adjustments for Features0-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,745$34,446
Total Invoice$19,702$32,014
Adjustments for Features0-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,702$30,445

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122006
ModelRio5Highlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,825$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,569

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122006
ModelRio5Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in106.9 in
Length159.3 in184.6 in
Width67.7 in71.9 in
Height57.3 in67.9 in
Curb Weight2,483 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.039.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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