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Kia Rio vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,009

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200620062006200620062006
ModelRioRioSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimLXSXSESE V6SE SportSE Sport V6SLESLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $19,530 $21,860 $21,025 $23,355 $23,405 $26,405
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $17,576 $19,673 $18,921 $21,018 $21,064 $23,764
Value Package 750              
195/55VR15 300              
Floor mats 95 95 184 184 184 184 184 184
Rear spoiler 300   200 200     200 200
Side curtain airbags     400 400 400 400 400 400
Satellite radio             449 449
Stability control               650
Value Package 665              
195/55VR15 260              
Floor mats 72 72 112 112 112 112 112 112
Rear spoiler 250   160 160     160 160
Side curtain airbags     344 344 344 344 344 344
Satellite radio             359 359
Stability control               559
Options (change) 1,445 95 784 784 584 584 1,233 1,883
Options (change) 1,247 72 616 616 456 456 975 1,534
Destination 695 695 580 580 580 580 580 580
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $20,894 $23,224 $22,189 $24,519 $25,218 $28,868
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $18,772 $20,869 $19,957 $22,054 $22,619 $25,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,039
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,864
Model Year20112011200620062006200620062006
ModelRioRioSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimLXSXSESE V6SE SportSE Sport V6SLESLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine110hp I4110hp I4157hp I4225hp V6157hp I4225hp V6157hp I4225hp V6
TransmissionA4A4M5T5M5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 8270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$17,135$16,885$20,894$23,224$22,189$24,519$25,218$28,868
Adjustments for Features-730-1,0300-1,000-150-1,150-3,490-5,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,405$15,855$20,894$22,224$22,039$23,369$21,728$23,728
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0$1,330$1,145$2,475$834$2,834
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$18,772$20,869$19,957$22,054$22,619$25,878
Adjustments for Features-700-9690-899-135-1,034-3,130-4,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,722$14,908$18,772$19,970$19,822$21,020$19,489$21,270
Cost Above Minimum$814$0$0$1,198$1,050$2,248$717$2,498

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20112011200620062006200620062006
ModelRioRioSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimLXSXSESE V6SE SportSE Sport V6SLESLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800      
5-speed manual  $0 $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200      
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener      $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Brake assist       $50
Stability control       $400
Traction control       $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net      $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front      $200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents      $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunroof      $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50      
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100      
Cassette player      $50$50
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50      
Satellite radio$200$200    $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror      $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25      
Compass      $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25    $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25      
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats       $200
Leather seating surfaces       $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat      $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,945$2,245$1,215$2,215$1,365$2,365$4,705$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$1,030$0$1,000$150$1,150$3,490$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-700-9690-899-135-1,034-3,130-4,608

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20112006
ModelRioSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.4 in107.1 in
Length167.3 in192.5 in
Width66.7 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio 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 windows200No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SE V6

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SE Sport

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SE Sport V6

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Traction control100No
Brake assist50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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