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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: $18,795

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $18,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,942

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $16,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelRio5HighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,900 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $17,070 $29,987 $32,635
M/T Package 0    
Floor mats 95 315 315
Navigation system   2,650 2,650
3.5L V6   1,155  
M/T Package 0    
Floor mats 72 200 200
Navigation system   2,359 2,359
3.5L V6   1,054  
Options (change) 95 4,120 2,965
Options (change) 72 3,613 2,559
Destination 800 810 810
Total Price $18,795 $37,775 $39,520
Total Invoice $17,942 $34,410 $36,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,520
Model Year201320122012
ModelRio5HighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$18,795$37,775$39,520
Adjustments for Features0-6,530-7,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,795$31,245$31,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$17,942$34,410$36,004
Adjustments for Features0-5,948-6,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,942$28,462$29,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320122012
ModelRio5HighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,300$7,830$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,530$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,948-6,928

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132012
ModelRio5Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in109.8 in
Length159.3 in188.4 in
Width67.7 in75.2 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,410 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 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		15.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		49.6 ft395.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

M/T Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700		1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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