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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: $22,270

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $14,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,084

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $12,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelRio5HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,905 $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370
Base Invoice $19,801 $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 120 315 315 315 315
Navigation system   2,650 2,650 2,650 2,650
Wiper de-icer       60  
Leather Package       2,305  
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 97 200 200 200 200
Navigation system   2,359 2,359 2,359 2,359
Wiper de-icer       53  
Leather Package       2,121  
Options (change) 470 2,965 2,965 5,330 2,965
Options (change) 388 2,559 2,559 4,733 2,559
Destination 895 810 810 810 810
Total Price $22,270 $36,620 $39,520 $44,855 $48,145
Total Invoice $21,084 $33,356 $36,004 $41,160 $43,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,170
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelRio5HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$22,270$36,620$39,520$44,855$48,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,405-4,380-4,805-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,270$33,215$35,140$40,050$41,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,925$6,835$8,700
Total Invoice$21,084$33,356$36,004$41,160$43,967
Adjustments for Features0-3,102-3,990-4,409-5,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,084$30,254$32,014$36,751$38,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,760$6,497$8,024

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelRio5HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350 $350
Proximity key$250 $250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
HD radio$50    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
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
Metal pedals$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$2,425$5,830$6,805$7,230$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,405$4,380$4,805$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,102-3,990-4,409-5,689

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172012
ModelRio5Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in109.8 in
Length159.4 in188.4 in
Width67.7 in75.2 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,947 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
49.8 ft395.4 ft3

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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%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Wiper de-icer
FeatureValueRequested?
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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