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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: $22,225

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $14,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,039

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $12,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $20,905
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $19,801
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Floor mats 315 315 315 315 120
Wiper de-icer     60    
Leather Package     2,305    
Universal garage door opener         350
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 2,359 2,359  
Floor mats 200 200 200 200 97
Wiper de-icer     53    
Leather Package     2,121    
Universal garage door opener         291
Options (change) 2,965 2,965 5,330 2,965 470
Options (change) 2,559 2,559 4,733 2,559 388
Destination 810 810 810 810 850
Total Price $36,620 $39,520 $44,855 $48,145 $22,225
Total Invoice $33,356 $36,004 $41,160 $43,967 $21,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,215
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19205/45-17
Total Price$36,620$39,520$44,855$48,145$22,225
Adjustments for Features-3,405-4,380-4,805-6,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,215$35,140$40,050$41,915$22,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,835$8,700$0
Total Invoice$33,356$36,004$41,160$43,967$21,039
Adjustments for Features-3,102-3,990-4,409-5,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,254$32,014$36,751$38,278$21,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$6,497$8,024$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Removable second-row console$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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
HD radio    $50
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,830$6,805$7,230$8,655$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$4,380$4,805$6,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,102-3,990-4,409-5,6890

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.2 in
Length188.4 in159.4 in
Width75.2 in67.7 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.2,730 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 ft349.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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