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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: $15,605

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $11,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,767

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,705 $29,260 $33,070 $34,700 $41,020 $13,870
Base Invoice $23,134 $26,408 $29,762 $31,230 $36,712 $13,160
Cargo cover 90     90 90  
Floor mats 185 185 275     85
Power Package           600
Antilock brakes (ABS)           400
Cargo cover 72     72 72  
Floor mats 120 120 180     65
Power Package           535
Antilock brakes (ABS)           357
Options (change) 275 185 275 90 90 1,085
Options (change) 192 120 180 72 72 957
Destination 745 745 745 745 745 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600 -2,600 0
Total Price $26,725 $30,190 $34,090 $32,935 $39,255 $15,605
Total Invoice $24,071 $27,273 $30,687 $29,447 $34,929 $14,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,620
Model Year200920092009200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H209hp V6 H110hp I4
TransmissionT6T5T5CVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19195/55-15
Total Price$26,725$30,190$34,090$32,935$39,255$15,605
Adjustments for Features-2,980-4,685-7,835-6,655-10,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$25,505$26,255$26,280$29,195$15,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$2,510$2,535$5,450$0
Total Invoice$24,071$27,273$30,687$29,447$34,929$14,767
Adjustments for Features-2,684-4,232-7,053-5,950-8,9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,387$23,041$23,634$23,497$25,978$14,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,654$2,247$2,110$4,591$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year200920092009200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000   
CVT   $1000$1000 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Power liftgate    $350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire     $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$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit   $400  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325 
CD player$125$125   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25 $25
Compass  $0 $0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
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
Trip computer $150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$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
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$4,700$6,405$9,555$8,375$11,780$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$4,685$7,835$6,655$10,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,684-4,232-7,053-5,950-8,9510

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20092008
ModelHighlanderRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in98.4 in
Length188.4 in158.1 in
Width75.2 in66.7 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,848 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
Kia Rio5 SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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