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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: $19,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212021202120212016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimXLEHybrid XLEXSELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,085 $41,535 $41,680 $44,040 $45,490 $47,240 $48,690 $20,905
Floor mats 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 120
Universal garage door opener               350
Floor mats 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 97
Universal garage door opener               291
Options (change) 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 470
Options (change) 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 388
Destination 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215 850
Total Price $41,529 $42,979 $43,124 $45,484 $46,934 $48,684 $50,134 $22,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio5 SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,957
Model Year20212021202120212021202120212016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimXLEHybrid XLEXSELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6186hp I4 H295hp V6295hp V6186hp I4 H295hp V6186hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT8CVTT8T8CVTT8CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20205/45-17
Total Price$41,529$42,979$43,124$45,484$46,934$48,684$50,134$22,225
Adjustments for Features-7,090-6,665-7,240-8,415-8,065-9,790-9,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,439$36,314$35,884$37,069$38,869$38,894$40,694$22,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$1,445$2,630$4,430$4,455$6,255$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20212021202120212021202120212016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRio5
TrimXLEHybrid XLEXSELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumHybrid PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 $1300  
CVT $1000  $1000 $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control       $150
Heated steering wheel     $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$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 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan     $25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags       $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports       $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$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 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Intercom$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information       $25
Voice control for external devices       $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass       $0
Conversation mirror$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 
Power-folding mirrors       $50
Tachometer$75 $75$75 $75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
Heated second row seats     $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals       $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)       $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350     $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$10,715$10,290$10,865$12,040$11,690$13,415$13,065$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,090$6,665$7,240$8,415$8,065$9,790$9,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-231-210-227-251-233-272-2550

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20212016
ModelHighlanderRio5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.2 in
Length194.9 in159.4 in
Width76.0 in67.7 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,146 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in31.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft349.8 ft3

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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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