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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: $15,485

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,579

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,139

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelRioSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimLXSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $14,165 $22,510 $24,780 $27,155
Base Invoice $13,901 $20,259 $22,300 $24,438
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 120 184 184 184
Stability control   650 650 650
Satellite radio       449
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 97 112 112 112
Stability control   559 559 559
Satellite radio       359
Options (change) 470 834 834 1,283
Options (change) 388 671 671 1,030
Destination 850 720 720 720
Total Price $15,485 $24,064 $26,334 $29,158
Total Invoice $15,139 $21,650 $23,691 $26,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,859
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,064
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelRioSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimLXSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/38 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$15,485$24,064$26,334$29,158
Adjustments for Features0-2,720-3,445-6,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,485$21,344$22,889$22,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,545$1,454
Total Invoice$15,139$21,650$23,691$26,188
Adjustments for Features0-2,447-3,099-5,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,139$19,203$20,592$20,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,389$1,273

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year2016200820082008
ModelRioSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimLXSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200  $200
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0  $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,020$3,740$4,465$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,720$3,445$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,447-3,099-5,712

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20162008
ModelRioSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in107.1 in
Length172.0 in192.5 in
Width67.7 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,656 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
Toyota Solara SE 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport 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%

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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