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2012 Kia Rio5 LX4dr Hatchback |
2012 Ford Fiesta S4dr Hatchback |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LS4dr Hatchback |
2012 Honda Fit Base4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
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(2012 Kia Rio 4dr Hatchback shown)
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*Does not include customer cash-back incentives or options |
$13,806* | $14,331* | $15,117* | $15,502* | |
| MSRP | $13,600 | $14,100 | $14,765 | $15,325 | |
| Destination Charge | $750 | $795 | $795 | $790 | |
| Invoice Price | $13,335 | $13,634 | $14,396 | $14,926 | |
| Total List Price | $14,350 | $14,895 | $15,560 | $16,115 | |
| Available Engines | 138-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (regular gas) | 120-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (regular gas) | 138-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas) | 117-hp, 1.5-liter I-4 (regular gas) | |
| Available Transmissions | 6-speed manual w/OD 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | 5-speed manual w/OD 6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD | 5-speed manual w/OD | 5-speed manual w/OD 5-speed automatic w/OD | |
| Fuel Economy City | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 26 mpg | 27 mpg | |
| Fuel Economy Highway | 37 mpg | 38 mpg | 35 mpg | 33 mpg | |
| NHTSA Crash Test Data | |||||
| Other, Overall Rollover Rating | - | Overall Rollover Rating | ![]() |
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| Side - Pole, Side - Pole | - | Side - Pole | ![]() |
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| Side, Rear Seat | - | ![]() |
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| Side - Barrier, Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | - | ![]() |
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| Side - Barrier, Side Barrier Rating Driver | - | ![]() |
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| Overall, Overall | - | Overall | ![]() |
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| Side - Pole Barrier combined, Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | - | Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | ![]() |
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| Front, Overall Front | - | Overall Front | ![]() |
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| Side - Pole Barrier combined, Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | - | ![]() |
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| Front, Driver's | - | ![]() |
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| Side, Front Seat | - | ![]() |
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| Side - Barrier, Side - Barrier | - | Side - Barrier | ![]() |
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| Front, Passenger's | - | ![]() |
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| Side, Overall Side | - | Overall Side | ![]() |
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| IIHS Crash Test Data | |||||
| Side, Driver Torso | - | Driver Torso | Good | Good | |
| Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg | - | Driver Pelvis/Leg | Good | Acceptable | |
| Rear, Dynamic Rating | - | Good | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | - | Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot | - | Right Leg/Foot | Good | Good | |
| Side, Driver Head and Neck | - | Driver Head and Neck | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection | - | Rear Passenger Head Protection | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints | - | Restraints | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck | - | Rear Passenger Head and Neck | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Torso | - | Rear Passenger Torso | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage | - | Structure/safety cage | Good | Good | |
| Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | - | Good | Good | Good | |
| Side, Structure/safety cage | - | Structure/safety cage | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest | - | Chest | Good | Good | |
| Rear, Overall Rear | - | Good | Good | Good | |
| Other, Roof Strength | - | Roof Strength | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot | - | Left Leg/Foot | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front | - | Overall Front | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck | - | Head/Neck | Acceptable | Good | |
| Side, Overall Side | - | Overall Side | Good | Good | |
| Side, Driver Head Protection | - | Driver Head Protection | Good | Good | |
| Overview | 2012 Kia Rio5 LX | 2012 Ford Fiesta S | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LS | 2012 Honda Fit Base | |
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Safety Overview
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Standard: driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer |
driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer | Standard: driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer |
driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer | |
| Available: immobilizer |
N/A | Available: immobilizer |
N/A | ||
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | Standard | N/A | |
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Drive-Type Overview
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front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | |
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Audio Overview
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AM/FM/Satellite, clock, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 4, integrated roof antenna, radio steering wheel controls | Standard: AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, 4, integrated roof antenna |
Standard: AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan, 4, automatic equalizer, integrated roof antenna |
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 4, theft deterrent, integrated roof antenna | |
| N/A | Available: AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, automatic equalizer |
Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, automatic equalizer, theft deterrent |
N/A | ||
| N/A | N/A | Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
N/A | ||
| N/A | N/A | Available: integrated roof antenna |
N/A | ||
| N/A | N/A | Available: 6 performance |
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| Interior | 2012 Kia Rio5 LX | 2012 Ford Fiesta S | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LS | 2012 Honda Fit Base | |
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Air conditioning, front
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manual | manual | manual | manual | |
| Air filter | Standard | N/A | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo concealed storage | N/A | N/A | Standard | N/A | |
| Cargo net | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Cargo tie downs | Standard | N/A | Standard | Standard | |
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Clock
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in-radio display | in-dash | in-radio display | in-radio display | |
| Cruise control | N/A | N/A | N/A | Standard | |
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Cup holders
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front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | |
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Gear shift knob trim
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Standard: plastic/rubber |
Standard: urethane |
plastic/rubber | Standard: plastic/rubber |
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| Available: metal-look |
Available: leather/metal-look |
N/A | Available: leather |
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12V DC power outlet
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2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
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Lighter elements
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N/A | N/A | Available: front |
N/A | |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Available | Available | |
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Floor console
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full | full | full | full | |
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Floor mats
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carpeted front & rear | Standard: carpet front |
Standard: carpet front |
Available: rubber front & rear |
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| N/A | Available: rubber front & rear |
Available: rubber front & rear |
Available: carpeted front & rear |
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Front windows
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Standard: manual |
manual | manual | power | |
| Available: power |
N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
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Rear windows
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Standard: manual |
manual | manual | power | |
| Available: power |
N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
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1-Touch Window Up
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Available: driver |
N/A | N/A | driver | |
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1-Touch Window Down
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Available: driver |
N/A | N/A | driver | |
| Programmable garage door opener | Available | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
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Instrumentation
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analog | analog | digital/analog | analog | |
| Driver information center | N/A | N/A | Standard | N/A | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip computer | Standard | N/A | Standard | N/A | |
| Low fuel warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Service interval warning | N/A | N/A | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior temperature display | Standard | N/A | Standard | N/A | |
| Lighting - glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
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Lighting - map lights
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N/A | front | front & rear | N/A | |
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Lighting - dome light
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fade | fade | fade | fade | |
| Lighting - cargo light | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear window defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Rearview mirror
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Standard: day-night |
day-night | day-night | day-night | |
| Available: auto-dimming day-night |
N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
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Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | N/A | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
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Fuel door release
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mechanical | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
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Remote trunk release
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mechanical | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Retained accessory power | Available | N/A | Standard | Standard | |
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Seatback storage pockets
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2 | N/A | 1 | 1 | |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Steering wheel material
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plastic/vinyl | urethane | plastic/vinyl | Standard: plastic/vinyl |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | Available: leather |
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| Air compressor | N/A | N/A | Available | N/A | |
| Seats | 2012 Kia Rio5 LX | 2012 Ford Fiesta S | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LS | 2012 Honda Fit Base | |
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Front seat type
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bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket | |
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Seating capacity
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5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | |
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Front seat driver direction controls
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6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 4-way | |
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Front passenger seat direction controls
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4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | |
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Front armrests
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N/A | N/A | driver | Available: center |
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Front head restraints
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adjustable w/tilt | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | |
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Rear seats
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60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 split-bench | |
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Rear head restraints
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2 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | |
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Seat trim
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cloth | cloth | cloth | cloth | |
| Entertainment | 2012 Kia Rio5 LX | 2012 Ford Fiesta S | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LS | 2012 Honda Fit Base | |
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Radio
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AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | Standard: AM/FM stereo, seek-scan |
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | |
| N/A | N/A | Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
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CD player
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in-dash mounted single | Available: in-dash mounted single |
Available: in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single | |
| MP3 capability | Standard | Available | Available | Standard | |
| Auxiliary audio input | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
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Speakers
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4 | 4 | Standard: 4 |
4 | |
| N/A | N/A | Available: 6 performance |
N/A | ||
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Equalizer
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N/A | Available: automatic |
automatic | N/A | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security | 2012 Kia Rio5 LX | 2012 Ford Fiesta S | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LS | 2012 Honda Fit Base | |
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Airbags, frontal
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driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | |
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Airbags, side impact
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seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | |
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Airbags, side curtain
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curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | |
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Airbags, knee protection
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N/A | driver | driver and passenger | N/A | |
| Occupant sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Traction control
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ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | Standard | N/A | |
| Stolen-vehicle tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard | N/A | |
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Height adjustable safety belts
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front | front | front | front | |
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Seatbelt pretensioners
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front | front | front | front | |
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Headlights
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halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen | |
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Exterior light control
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auto off | N/A | fully automatic | N/A | |
| Delay off headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard | N/A | |
| Headlight washer | N/A | N/A | Standard | N/A | |
| Daytime running lights | N/A | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated entry | Available | Available | Standard | Standard | |
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Remote keyless entry
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Available: keyfob (all doors) |
Available: keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | |
| Panic alarm | Available | N/A | Standard | Standard | |
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Door locks
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Standard: manual |
power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | |
| Available: power with 2 stage unlock |
N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Content theft-deterrent alarm system | N/A | N/A | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition disable | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| First aid kit | N/A | N/A | N/A | Available | |
| Theft deterrent radio | N/A | N/A | Available | Standard | |
| Low tire pressure warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Warranty | 2012 Kia Rio5 LX | 2012 Ford Fiesta S | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LS | 2012 Honda Fit Base | |
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Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
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60/60,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | |
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Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles)
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120/100,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/60,000 | |
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Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles)
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60/100,000 | 60/unlimited | 72/100,000 | 60/unlimited | |
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Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles)
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60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/100,000 | N/A | |
| Exterior | 2012 Kia Rio5 LX | 2012 Ford Fiesta S | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LS | 2012 Honda Fit Base | |
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Antenna
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integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | |
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Body material
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fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | |
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Paint
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clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | Standard: clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone | |
| N/A | N/A | Available: metallic monotone |
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Bodyside moldings
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N/A | N/A | N/A | Available: body-colored |
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Grille trim
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black | body-colored | black w/chrome surround | Standard: black |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | Available: with metal-look bar |
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Fog/driving lights
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N/A | N/A | N/A | Available: front |
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| Door count | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | |
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Rear cargo door
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liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | |
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Tinted windows
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light | light | light | light | |
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Rear window type
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fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | |
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Mirrors
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dual power remote | dual power remote | dual manual remote | dual power remote | |
| Heated side mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
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Spoiler
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lip | lip | lip | N/A | |
| Rear step bumper | N/A | N/A | N/A | Available | |
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Tires
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P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS | P185/60HR15.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | Standard: P175/65SR15.0 BSW AS |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | Available: P185/55SR16.0 BSW AS |
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Wheels
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15" steel | 15" steel | 15" silver aluminum | Standard: 15" steel |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | Available: 16" silver aluminum |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | Available: steel |
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Spare tire and wheel
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compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | |
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Windshield wipers - front
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variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | fixed interval | |
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Rear window wipers
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fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | |
| Mud flaps | N/A | N/A | Available | Available | |
| Mechanical | 2012 Kia Rio5 LX | 2012 Ford Fiesta S | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LS | 2012 Honda Fit Base | |
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Engine
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1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 | |
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Engine - valvetrain
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DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC | |
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Brakes
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4-wheel disc | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | |
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Antilock braking system (ABS)
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4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake assist | Standard | N/A | Standard | Standard | |
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Drive type
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front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | |
| Engine block heater | N/A | Available | N/A | Available | |
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Exhaust
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stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | |
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Steering
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rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion | |
| Speed sensitive steering | Standard | Standard | N/A | N/A | |
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Suspension tuning
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regular | regular | regular | regular | |
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Front suspension type
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strut | strut | strut | strut | |
| Front anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Front shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | |
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Front springs
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coil | coil | coil | coil | |
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Rear suspension type
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torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | |
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Rear shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | |
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Rear springs
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coil | coil | coil | coil | |
| Electronic stability system | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Tiptronic automatic | Available | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
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Transmission
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Standard: 6-spd man w/OD |
Standard: 5-spd man w/OD |
5-spd man w/OD | Standard: 5-spd man w/OD |
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| Available: 6-spd auto w/OD |
Available: 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD |
N/A | Available: 5-spd auto w/OD |
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Axle ratio
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Standard: 3.83 |
Standard: 4.07 |
3.94 | Standard: 4.62 |
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| Available: 3.27 |
Available: 3.90 |
N/A | Available: 4.56 |
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| Remote vehicle starting system | N/A | Available | N/A | Available | |
| Specifications | 2012 Kia Rio5 LX | 2012 Ford Fiesta S | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LS | 2012 Honda Fit Base | |
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Exterior length
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159.3 " | 160.1 " | 159.0 " | 161.6 " | |
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Exterior body width
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67.7 " | 67.8 " | 68.3 " | 66.7 " | |
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Exterior height
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57.3 " | 58.0 " | 59.7 " | 60.0 " | |
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Engine
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1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 | |
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Horsepower
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138 @ 6,300 rpm | 120 @ 6,350 rpm | 138 @ 6,300 rpm | 117 @ 6,600 rpm | |
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Torque
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123 @ 4,850 rpm | 112 @ 5,000 rpm | 125 @ 3,800 rpm | 106 @ 4,800 rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard | Standard | |
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Fuel economy - city
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29 mpg | 29 mpg | 26 mpg | 27 mpg | |
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Fuel economy - highway
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37 mpg | 38 mpg | 35 mpg | 33 mpg | |
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Bore-and-Stroke
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3.03 / 3.36 " | 3.11 / 3.20 " | 3.17 / 3.47 " | 2.87 / 3.52 " | |
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Curb weight
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Standard: 2,410 lbs. |
Standard: 2,537 lbs. |
2,690 lbs. | Standard: 2,496 lbs. |
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| Available: 2,483 lbs. |
Available: 2,575 lbs. |
N/A | Available: 2,577 lbs. |
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Wheelbase
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101.2 " | 98.0 " | 99.4 " | 98.4 " | |
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Front track
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59.9 " | 57.7 " | 59.4 " | 58.7 " | |
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Rear track
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60.0 " | 57.7 " | 59.4 " | 58.1 " | |
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Turning radius
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16.7 ' | 17.2 ' | 17.3 ' | 17.2 ' | |
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Front legroom
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43.8 " | 42.2 " | 41.8 " | 41.3 " | |
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Rear legroom
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31.1 " | 31.2 " | 34.6 " | 34.5 " | |
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Front headroom
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40.0 " | 39.1 " | 38.7 " | 40.4 " | |
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Rear headroom
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37.6 " | 37.2 " | 38.1 " | 39.0 " | |
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Front hiproom
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52.1 " | 50.6 " | 51.4 " | 51.5 " | |
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Rear hiproom
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51.2 " | 49.2 " | 51.6 " | 51.3 " | |
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Front shoulder room
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53.1 " | 52.7 " | 53.4 " | 52.7 " | |
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Rear shoulder room
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52.1 " | 49.0 " | 53.0 " | 51.3 " | |
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Luggage volume
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15.0 cu.ft. | 15.4 cu.ft. | 19.0 cu.ft. | 20.6 cu.ft. | |
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Luggage volume (max)
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49.8 cu.ft. | 26.0 cu.ft. | 30.7 cu.ft. | 57.3 cu.ft. | |
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Passenger volume
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88 cu.ft. | 85 cu.ft. | 91 cu.ft. | 91 cu.ft. | |
| Fuel tank | 11.4 gal. | 12.0 gal. | 12.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. | |






