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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: $12,838

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $10,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5Rio5
TrimBaseSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,090 $32,695 $35,595 $38,140 $43,795 $15,095 $16,395
Base Invoice $25,647 $29,851 $32,498 $35,090 $40,073 $14,570 $15,390
Wiper de-icer 60     60      
Bluetooth cell phone link 299            
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199 199 199    
Floor mats 315 315 315 315 315 95 95
Value Package           750  
195/55VR15           300  
Wiper de-icer 53     53      
Bluetooth cell phone link 202            
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125 125    
Floor mats 200 200 200 200 200 72 72
Value Package           665  
195/55VR15           260  
Options (change) 873 514 514 574 514 1,145 95
Options (change) 580 325 325 378 325 997 72
Destination 810 810 810 810 810 695 695
Total Price $29,773 $34,019 $36,919 $39,524 $45,119 $16,935 $17,185
Total Invoice $27,037 $30,986 $33,633 $36,278 $41,208 $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: $9,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,211
Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5Rio5
TrimBaseSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5CVTCVTA4A4
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)245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$29,773$34,019$36,919$39,524$45,119$16,935$17,185
Adjustments for Features-3,280-7,860-8,835-6,785-10,5100-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,493$26,159$28,084$32,739$34,609$16,935$16,610
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$1,925$6,580$8,450$325$0
Total Invoice$27,037$30,986$33,633$36,278$41,208$16,262$16,157
Adjustments for Features-2,979-7,159-8,049-6,228-9,5990-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,058$23,827$25,584$30,050$31,609$16,262$15,616
Cost Above Minimum$231$0$1,757$6,223$7,782$646$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5Rio5
TrimBaseSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedLXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000    
CVT   $1000$1000  
4-speed automatic     $800$800
FWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350 $350  
Proximity key  $250 $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$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 cover $75$75  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200$200  
Roof rails $250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 $150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900 $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass $0$0 $0  
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25  
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$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
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  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200 $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    $50$50
Metal pedals      $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Stain-resistant fabric   $100   
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150$150  
Total Value of Features$5,400$9,980$10,955$8,905$12,630$2,120$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$7,860$8,835$6,785$10,510$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,979-7,159-8,049-6,228-9,5990-541

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,947 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 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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