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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,935

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $9,876

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $7,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006200620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5Rio5
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $33,030 $37,890 $15,095 $16,395
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $29,561 $33,944 $14,570 $15,390
Side curtain airbags 680 680 650        
Cold Weather Package 60 60          
Floor mats 106 106 106 106 106 95 95
Alloy wheels 520            
Fog lights 110            
Rear spoiler 200 200   200      
Value Package           750  
195/55VR15           300  
Side curtain airbags 583 583 559        
Cold Weather Package 48 48          
Floor mats 66 66 66 66 66 72 72
Alloy wheels 416            
Fog lights 88            
Rear spoiler 160 160   160      
Value Package           665  
195/55VR15           260  
Options (change) 1,676 1,046 756 306 106 1,145 95
Options (change) 1,361 857 625 226 66 997 72
Destination 605 605 605 605 605 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $26,811 $29,416 $31,821 $31,341 $36,001 $16,935 $17,185
Total Invoice $23,797 $26,172 $28,338 $27,792 $32,015 $16,262 $16,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,174
Model Year2006200620062006200620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5Rio5
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4215hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H208hp V6 H110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionA4A5A5CVTCVTA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$26,811$29,416$31,821$31,341$36,001$16,935$17,185
Adjustments for Features-1,055-1,780-3,930-3,180-6,4300-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,756$27,636$27,891$28,161$29,571$16,935$16,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,880$2,135$2,405$3,815$250$0
Total Invoice$23,797$26,172$28,338$27,792$32,015$16,262$16,157
Adjustments for Features-936-1,584-3,500-2,820-5,7180-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,861$24,588$24,838$24,972$26,297$16,262$15,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,727$1,977$2,111$3,436$575$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2006200620062006200620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5Rio5
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    $800$800
5-speed automatic $900$900    
CVT   $1000$1000  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150  
Rear heater  $150$150$150  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof    $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 $125$125$125
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100$100
Cassette player$50$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash    $325  
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player     $50$50
Satellite radio     $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150  
Automatic headlights  $125 $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25 $25$25
Compass  $0 $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50  
Tachometer$75 $75  $75$75
Trip computer   $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600  
Heated front seats    $200  
Leather seating surfaces    $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,825$5,975$5,225$8,475$2,045$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$1,780$3,930$3,180$6,430$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-936-1,584-3,500-2,820-5,7180-470

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20062011
ModelHighlanderRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in98.4 in
Length184.6 in158.5 in
Width71.9 in66.7 in
Height67.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.2,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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 windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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