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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: $21,598

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,942

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $18,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelRio5HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,900 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $17,070 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268
M/T Package 0        
Floor mats 95 229 229 229 229
Cargo cover   249 249    
M/T Package 0        
Floor mats 72 139 139 139 139
Cargo cover   164 164    
Options (change) 95 478 478 229 229
Options (change) 72 303 303 139 139
Destination 800 995 995 995 995
Total Price $18,795 $40,393 $41,563 $43,304 $46,424
Total Invoice $17,942 $36,832 $37,900 $39,553 $42,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,416
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelRio5HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$18,795$40,393$41,563$43,304$46,424
Adjustments for Features0-10,390-10,540-11,640-13,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,795$30,003$31,023$31,664$33,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,661$3,406
Total Invoice$17,942$36,832$37,900$39,553$42,402
Adjustments for Features0-9,474-9,611-10,632-11,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,942$27,358$28,289$28,921$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$931$1,563$3,157

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelRio5HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$1,625$12,015$12,165$13,265$14,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,390$10,540$11,640$13,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,474-9,611-10,632-11,887

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132018
ModelRio5Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in109.8 in
Length159.3 in192.5 in
Width67.7 in75.8 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,410 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

M/T Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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