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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,199

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008200820112011
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraRioRio
TrimSESE V6SportSport V6SLESLE V6LXSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,180 $22,510 $22,450 $24,780 $24,155 $27,155 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $18,160 $20,259 $20,259 $22,300 $21,738 $24,438 $14,480 $15,110
Floor mats 184 184 184 184 184 184 95 95
Satellite radio         449 449    
Value Package             750  
195/55VR15             300  
Rear spoiler             300  
Floor mats 112 112 112 112 112 112 72 72
Satellite radio         359 359    
Value Package             665  
195/55VR15             260  
Rear spoiler             250  
Options (change) 184 184 184 184 633 633 1,445 95
Options (change) 112 112 112 112 471 471 1,247 72
Destination 720 720 720 720 720 720 695 695
Total Price $21,084 $23,414 $23,354 $25,684 $25,508 $28,508 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $18,992 $21,091 $21,091 $23,132 $22,929 $25,629 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,229
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,084
Model Year20082008200820082008200820112011
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraRioRio
TrimSESE V6SportSport V6SLESLE V6LXSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4210hp V6155hp I4210hp V6155hp I4210hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M5T5T5T5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 8270, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$21,084$23,414$23,354$25,684$25,508$28,508$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-725-1,725-3,540-4,640-655-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,084$22,414$22,629$23,959$21,968$23,868$16,480$15,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$1,545$2,875$884$2,784$625$0
Total Invoice$18,992$21,091$21,091$23,132$22,929$25,629$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features0-901-655-1,554-3,182-4,171-628-969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,992$20,190$20,436$21,578$19,747$21,458$15,794$14,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$1,444$2,586$755$2,466$886$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082008200820082008200820112011
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraRioRio
TrimSESE V6SportSport V6SLESLE V6LXSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic      $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows      $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener    $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Sunroof    $900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325  
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200
USB port      $25$25
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$25
Compass    $0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors    $25$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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$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$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$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$1,215$2,215$1,940$2,940$4,755$5,855$1,870$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$725$1,725$3,540$4,640$655$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-901-655-1,554-3,182-4,171-628-969

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082011
ModelSolaraRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in98.4 in
Length192.5 in167.3 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 LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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