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Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,453

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelSolaraSolaraRio
TrimSport V6SLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,780 $27,155 $18,400
Base Invoice $22,300 $24,438 $17,627
Stability control 650 650  
Floor mats 184 184 130
Leather Package 1,440    
Cargo net 49    
Satellite radio   449  
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo mat     95
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Stability control 559 559  
Floor mats 112 112 104
Leather Package 1,152    
Cargo net 34    
Satellite radio   359  
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo mat     78
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 2,323 1,283 1,075
Options (change) 1,857 1,030 933
Destination 720 720 895
Total Price $27,823 $29,158 $20,370
Total Invoice $24,877 $26,188 $19,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,063
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,286
Model Year200820082018
ModelSolaraSolaraRio
TrimSport V6SLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$27,823$29,158$20,370
Adjustments for Features-1,050-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,773$26,433$20,370
Cost Above Minimum$340$0$0
Total Invoice$24,877$26,188$19,455
Adjustments for Features-939-2,4470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,938$23,741$19,455
Cost Above Minimum$197$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082018
ModelSolaraSolaraRio
TrimSport V6SLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,425$5,100$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-939-2,4470

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082018
ModelSolaraRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in101.6 in
Length192.5 in172.6 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport V6

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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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