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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: $15,485

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,139

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072016
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraRio
TrimSE V6Sport V6SLE V6LX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,260 $24,530 $26,905 $14,165
Base Invoice $20,033 $22,075 $24,214 $13,901
Stability control 650 650 650  
Floor mats 184 184 184 120
Satellite radio     449  
Universal garage door opener       350
Stability control 559 559 559  
Floor mats 112 112 112 97
Satellite radio     359  
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 834 834 1,283 470
Options (change) 671 671 1,030 388
Destination 620 620 620 850
Total Price $23,714 $25,984 $28,808 $15,485
Total Invoice $21,324 $23,366 $25,864 $15,139

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,634
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,852
Model Year2007200720072016
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraRio
TrimSE V6Sport V6SLE V6LX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG27/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6270, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$23,714$25,984$28,808$15,485
Adjustments for Features-2,595-3,245-6,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,119$22,739$22,573$15,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,620$1,454$0
Total Invoice$21,324$23,366$25,864$15,139
Adjustments for Features-2,333-2,918-5,5980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,991$20,448$20,266$15,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$1,275$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2007200720072016
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraRio
TrimSE V6Sport V6SLE V6LX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,590$4,240$7,230$995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$3,245$6,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,333-2,918-5,5980

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072016
ModelSolaraRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in101.2 in
Length192.5 in172.0 in
Width71.5 in67.7 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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