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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: $11,354

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5Rio5
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,760 $29,410 $32,900 $34,200 $40,450 $15,095 $16,395
Base Invoice $23,883 $26,241 $29,281 $30,780 $36,202 $14,570 $15,390
Cold Weather Package 60 60          
Cargo cover 90     90 90    
Satellite radio 449 449 449        
Floor mats 185 185 275     95 95
Value Package           750  
195/55VR15           300  
Cold Weather Package 48 48          
Cargo cover 72     72 72    
Satellite radio 359 359 359        
Floor mats 120 120 180     72 72
Value Package           665  
195/55VR15           260  
Options (change) 784 694 724 90 90 1,145 95
Options (change) 599 527 539 72 72 997 72
Destination 745 745 745 745 745 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $28,289 $30,849 $34,369 $32,435 $38,685 $16,935 $17,185
Total Invoice $25,227 $27,513 $30,565 $28,997 $34,419 $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: $9,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,689
Model Year2008200820082008200820112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5Rio5
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H209hp V6 H110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5CVTCVTA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$28,289$30,849$34,369$32,435$38,685$16,935$17,185
Adjustments for Features-2,155-4,160-7,060-4,555-8,7600-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,134$26,689$27,309$27,880$29,925$16,935$16,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$1,175$1,746$3,791$325$0
Total Invoice$25,227$27,513$30,565$28,997$34,419$16,262$16,157
Adjustments for Features-1,922-3,710-6,279-4,072-7,7940-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,305$23,803$24,286$24,925$26,625$16,262$15,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$498$981$1,620$3,320$646$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2008200820082008200820112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5Rio5
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000    
CVT   $1000$1000  
4-speed automatic     $800$800
FWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150 $150  
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200$200  
Roof rails $250$250 $250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200    
Dual-zone climate control  $125    
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler $200  $200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 $325  
CD player$125  $125 $125$125
Satellite radio$200$200$200  $200$200
USB port     $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125 $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25 $25$25
Compass  $0 $0  
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25  
Fog lights $125$125 $125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 $50  
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75  $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  $75$75
Folding third row seats  $600 $600  
Heated front seats    $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200 $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 $50$50
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Total Value of Features$4,575$6,580$9,480$6,975$11,180$2,420$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$4,160$7,060$4,555$8,760$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,922-3,710-6,279-4,072-7,7940-541

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20082011
ModelHighlanderRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in98.4 in
Length188.4 in158.5 in
Width75.2 in66.7 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 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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