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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRioSolara
TrimSXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,500 $26,405
Base Invoice $16,675 $23,764
Premium Package 2,200  
Floor mats 95 184
Stability control   650
Side curtain airbags   400
Satellite radio   449
Navigation system   1,350
Premium Package 2,000  
Floor mats 72 112
Stability control   559
Side curtain airbags   344
Satellite radio   359
Navigation system   1,163
Options (change) 2,295 3,033
Options (change) 2,072 2,537
Destination 750 580
Total Price $20,545 $30,018
Total Invoice $19,497 $26,881

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,468
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,380
Model Year20122006
ModelRioSolara
TrimSXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4225hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,545$30,018
Adjustments for Features0-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$30,013
Total Invoice$19,497$26,881
Adjustments for Features0-4
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$26,877

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20122006
ModelRioSolara
TrimSXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver 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$2,275$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20122006
ModelRioSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in107.1 in
Length171.9 in192.5 in
Width67.7 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio 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 Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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