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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: $14,930

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $20,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192019201920192015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimLELE PlusXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,830 $36,760 $39,720 $40,940 $42,930 $46,050 $13,990
295-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine 2,050            
Cargo cover 249   249 249      
Floor mats 229 229 229 229 229 229 115
295-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine 1,872            
Cargo cover 164   164 164      
Floor mats 139 139 139 139 139 139 93
Options (change) 2,528 229 478 478 229 229 115
Options (change) 2,175 139 303 303 139 139 93
Destination 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 825
Total Price $35,478 $38,109 $41,318 $42,538 $44,279 $47,399 $14,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio5 LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,837
Model Year2019201920192019201920192015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimLELE PlusXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19185/65-15
Total Price$35,478$38,109$41,318$42,538$44,279$47,399$14,930
Adjustments for Features-7,745-10,020-14,120-14,270-15,370-16,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,733$28,089$27,198$28,268$28,909$30,654$14,930
Cost Above Minimum$535$891$0$1,070$1,711$3,456$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2019201920192019201920192015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimLELE PlusXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual      $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Power front side windows$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350 
Power locks$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50      
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan     $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags      $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers     $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200 
Sunroof  $900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0 
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50 
Intercom  $25$25$25$25 
Navigation app $50     
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats     $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric $100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Total Value of Features$8,765$11,040$15,140$15,290$16,390$17,765$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,745$10,020$14,120$14,270$15,370$16,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-719-331-486-477-437-4450

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20192015
ModelHighlanderRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.2 in
Length192.5 in159.3 in
Width75.8 in67.7 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.2,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in31.1 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft349.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander LE

295-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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