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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: $20,720

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $16,342

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,785

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $13,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimLE PlusXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,460 $38,920 $41,730 $40,090 $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280 $18,700
Base Invoice $32,375 $35,534 $38,100 $36,602 $38,419 $41,231 $41,268 $44,080 $17,915
Floor mats 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 329                
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 50
Cargo cover   249 249 249          
Universal garage door opener                 350
Cargo mat                 95
Partial leather seating sufaces                 500
Floor mats 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 104
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210                
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 42
Cargo cover   164 164 164          
Universal garage door opener                 291
Cargo mat                 78
Partial leather seating sufaces                 460
Options (change) 607 527 527 527 278 278 278 278 1,125
Options (change) 384 338 338 338 174 174 174 174 975
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $37,062 $40,442 $43,252 $41,612 $43,353 $46,433 $46,473 $49,553 $20,720
Total Invoice $33,754 $36,867 $39,433 $37,935 $39,588 $42,400 $42,437 $45,249 $19,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,715
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimLE PlusXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H130hp I4
TransmissionT8T8CVTT8T8CVTT8CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19185/65-15
Total Price$37,062$40,442$43,252$41,612$43,353$46,433$46,473$49,553$20,720
Adjustments for Features-6,425-10,275-11,550-10,425-11,525-12,875-12,900-14,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,637$30,167$31,702$31,187$31,828$33,558$33,573$35,303$20,720
Cost Above Minimum$470$0$1,535$1,020$1,661$3,391$3,406$5,136$0
Total Invoice$33,754$36,867$39,433$37,935$39,588$42,400$42,437$45,249$19,785
Adjustments for Features-5,852-9,367-10,530-9,504-10,524-11,757-11,780-13,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,902$27,500$28,903$28,431$29,064$30,643$30,657$32,237$19,785
Cost Above Minimum$402$0$1,403$931$1,564$3,143$3,157$4,737$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimLE PlusXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300 $1300  
CVT  $1000  $1000 $1000 
6-speed manual        $150
FWD$0$0 $0$0 $0 $0
AWD  $1700  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control        $150
Heated steering wheel      $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist        $25
Around view cameras      $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250$250 
Perimeter scan      $25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags        $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports        $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers      $175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200 
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support        $100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support        $100
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Intercom $25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50        
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)        $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25        
Voice control for external devices        $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass        $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25 $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75 $75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 $75$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats      $200$200 
Interior trim, special color        $0
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat        $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces        $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100        
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350     $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600$600$600$600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0     
Total Value of Features$8,500$12,350$13,625$12,500$13,600$14,950$14,975$16,325$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,425$10,275$11,550$10,425$11,525$12,875$12,900$14,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,852-9,367-10,530-9,504-10,524-11,757-11,780-13,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.6 in
Length192.5 in160.0 in
Width75.8 in67.9 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft332.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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