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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: $14,445

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $13,884

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,157

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $11,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimBaseSportLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,705 $29,260 $33,070 $13,600
Base Invoice $23,134 $26,408 $29,762 $13,335
3.5L V6 1,155      
Cargo cover 90      
Satellite radio 449 449 449  
Floor mats 185 185 275 95
3.5L V6 1,114      
Cargo cover 72      
Satellite radio 359 359 359  
Floor mats 120 120 180 72
Options (change) 1,879 634 724 95
Options (change) 1,665 479 539 72
Destination 745 745 745 750
Total Price $28,329 $30,639 $34,539 $14,445
Total Invoice $25,544 $27,632 $31,046 $14,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,979
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimBaseSportLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19185/65-15
Total Price$28,329$30,639$34,539$14,445
Adjustments for Features-3,780-5,585-8,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,549$25,054$25,804$14,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$1,255$0
Total Invoice$25,544$27,632$31,046$14,157
Adjustments for Features-3,408-5,037-7,8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,136$22,595$23,194$14,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$459$1,058$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimBaseSportLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Roof rails $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25
Compass  $0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,175$6,980$10,130$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$5,585$8,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,408-5,037-7,8520

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.2 in
Length188.4 in159.3 in
Width75.2 in67.7 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.2,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in31.1 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft349.6 ft3

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