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Pontiac G8 vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelG8G8G8Rio
TrimBaseGTGXPSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $17,500
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $16,675
Premium Package 1,375 1,250   2,200
Sunroof 900 900 900  
Floor mats       95
Premium Package 1,141 1,038   2,000
Sunroof 747 747 747  
Floor mats       72
Options (change) 2,275 2,150 900 2,295
Options (change) 1,888 1,785 747 2,072
Destination 685 685 685 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $31,210 $34,590 $40,895 $20,545
Total Invoice $29,269 $32,478 $38,673 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,805
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelG8G8G8Rio
TrimBaseGTGXPSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$31,210$34,590$40,895$20,545
Adjustments for Features0-825-900-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$33,765$39,995$20,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$8,785$0
Total Invoice$29,269$32,478$38,673$19,497
Adjustments for Features0-775-851-33
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,269$31,703$37,822$19,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,434$8,553$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelG8G8G8Rio
TrimBaseGTGXPSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,365$4,190$4,265$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$900$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775-851-33

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092012
ModelG8Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in101.2 in
Length196.1 in171.9 in
Width74.8 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume17.5 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested97533%

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