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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: $18,795

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $18,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,942

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $16,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimSELimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $17,900
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $17,070
Navigation system 2,650 2,650  
3.5L V6 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315 95
M/T Package     0
Navigation system 2,359 2,359  
3.5L V6 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200 72
M/T Package     0
Options (change) 4,120 2,965 95
Options (change) 3,613 2,559 72
Destination 810 810 800
Total Price $37,775 $39,520 $18,795
Total Invoice $34,410 $36,004 $17,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,520
Model Year201220122013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimSELimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19205/45-17
Total Price$37,775$39,520$18,795
Adjustments for Features-6,530-7,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,245$31,915$18,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$34,410$36,004$17,942
Adjustments for Features-5,948-6,9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,462$29,076$17,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201220122013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimSELimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,830$8,905$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,530$7,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,948-6,9280

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,045 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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

M/T Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%

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