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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820082009
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraRio
TrimSESE V6SportSport V6SLESLE V6SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,180 $22,510 $22,450 $24,780 $24,155 $27,155 $14,025
Base Invoice $18,160 $20,259 $20,259 $22,300 $21,738 $24,438 $13,305
Floor mats 184 184 184 184 184 184 85
Satellite radio         449 449  
Power Package             600
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400
Floor mats 112 112 112 112 112 112 65
Satellite radio         359 359  
Power Package             535
Antilock brakes (ABS)             357
Options (change) 184 184 184 184 633 633 1,085
Options (change) 112 112 112 112 471 471 957
Destination 720 720 720 720 720 720 650
Total Price $21,084 $23,414 $23,354 $25,684 $25,508 $28,508 $15,760
Total Invoice $18,992 $21,091 $21,091 $23,132 $22,929 $25,629 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,949
Model Year2008200820082008200820082009
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraRio
TrimSESE V6SportSport V6SLESLE V6SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4210hp V6155hp I4210hp V6155hp I4210hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M5T5T5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 8270, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17195/55-15
Total Price$21,084$23,414$23,354$25,684$25,508$28,508$15,760
Adjustments for Features-145-1,145-870-1,870-3,685-4,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,939$22,269$22,484$23,814$21,823$23,723$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$1,545$2,875$884$2,784$0
Total Invoice$18,992$21,091$21,091$23,132$22,929$25,629$14,912
Adjustments for Features-131-1,031-786-1,684-3,312-4,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,861$20,060$20,305$21,448$19,617$21,327$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,199$1,444$2,587$756$2,466$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2008200820082008200820082009
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraRio
TrimSESE V6SportSport V6SLESLE V6SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000$1000$1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows      $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener    $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net    $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents    $100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0   
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof    $900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Compass    $0$0 
Heated mirrors    $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats     $200 
Leather seating surfaces     $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  $50
Metal pedals  $75$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Total Value of Features$1,290$2,290$2,015$3,015$4,830$5,930$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$1,145$870$1,870$3,685$4,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-131-1,031-786-1,684-3,312-4,3020

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082009
ModelSolaraRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in98.4 in
Length192.5 in166.9 in
Width71.5 in66.7 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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