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Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,605

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $4,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212018
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaRio
TrimLLEXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,025 $20,475 $24,425 $16,100
All-weather floor mats 239 239 239  
Floor mats 224 224 224 130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349 349  
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Universal garage door opener       350
Cargo tray       80
Cargo mat       95
All-weather floor mats 135 135 135  
Floor mats 139 139 139 104
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274 274  
Cargo net 32 32 32  
Universal garage door opener       291
Cargo tray       67
Cargo mat       78
Options (change) 861 861 861 655
Options (change) 580 580 580 540
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 850
Total Price $21,911 $22,361 $26,311 $17,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,651
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,763
Model Year2021202120212018
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaRio
TrimLLEXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine139hp I4139hp I4139hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/38 MPG30/38 MPG30/38 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16185/65-15
Total Price$21,911$22,361$26,311$17,605
Adjustments for Features-2,655-3,005-5,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,256$19,356$20,531$17,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$1,275$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2021202120212018
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaRio
TrimLLEXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio  $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation app  $50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights   $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$4,725$5,075$7,850$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$3,005$5,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-194-216-3530

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20212018
ModelCorollaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.6 in
Length182.3 in172.6 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.2,714 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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