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2021 Kia Rio
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- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2021 Kia Rio S
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I bought the vehicle online without ever seeing it in
I bought the vehicle online without ever seeing it in person. Easy transaction. Great financing and smooth delivery!
Great subcompact car.
Great subcompact car. Attractive exterior, nice simple interior. Great gas milage. Wish it had telescopic steering wheel option,(I'm 6'2") But you adjust. I love my Rio Hatchback!
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2021 Kia Rio S
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Great experience, no hassle and very nice people.
Great experience, no hassle and very nice people. I will try them again the next time I need a car.
I've had my 2021 kia rio hatchback since October '21.
I've had my 2021 kia rio hatchback since October '21. It is a solid reliable subcompact. It performs fine, and has enough power for its size. Wireless connectivity is a plus. Nice sound system. My only disappointment is no telescoping steering wheel (I'm tall) but you adjust, Very happy with this car!
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Great car buying experience.
Great car buying experience. The entire team did an amazing job of getting us in and out. Jeremy was a great salesman. Thanks for a great experience
I like this car!
2021 Rio Hatchback- I am quite happy with this car. Handles fine, great fuel milage, plenty of power for it's size (and I love its size) Wish it had a telescopic steering wheel, but you adjust. Apple CarPlay and 8" touchscreen is great.
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2021 Kia Rio S
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The staff was friendly, competent and timely.
The staff was friendly, competent and timely. They were aware of the recall,had the necessary parts in stock and completed the work while I waited … in a nice customer lounge.
Great commuter car / student car
2021 Rio S - bought new 2021, had for 2 years, no issues. Great commuter car / student car. Positive: Comfortable with good leg /head room. Gas mileage excellent. Excels at speeds around 55-65mph. Gets 46 mpg at this speed range on longer trips. Negative: Does not handle as well at higher speeds versus larger cars > 65mpg.
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2021 Kia Rio S
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I recently purchased at 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L from
I recently purchased at 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L from Mullinax Ford, after finding it on Cars.com. Their staff was extremely helpful and our sales person Jesse Mills was patient and accommodating as we made the decision to purchase. I would really encourage anyone to check them out.
Good budget car
For its price point, the Kia Rio delivers and has *been* delivering for a couple years now. It is a very simple car with modest interior design but an exterior design that makes it stand out a bit more from the crowd, something that people complaining of cars all looking alike these days might find interest in. The ride is comfortable enough, and its performance on the road is enough to keep up with other cars without trouble; it is very easy on the gas and the steering wheel. The Rio is a reliable car. Mine had a leak in the transmission pan fairly early on, but that has been the only issue. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a simple budget car, especially one for a teenager.
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2021 Kia Rio S
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Auric, was our salesman, and did an excellent job of
Auric, was our salesman, and did an excellent job of answering all of our questions. He answered all of our questions, and took the time to go over all the tech features of the Telluride. We had an excellent experience from the time we drove up to the dealership, until we drove off in our new vehicle. The whole team did a great job.
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2021 Kia Rio S
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Sales associate Erik was insightful and had good follow
Sales associate Erik was insightful and had good follow through. There was an hour wait for dianci g but they worked with my situation and the deal got done!
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2021 Kia Rio S
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I started by applying for credit after the Salesmen James
I started by applying for credit after the Salesmen James Anderson all my annoying questions. He never skipped over a question but answered each question fully. This built trust as I had trouble at other dealerships with honest communication and even some questions ignored in hopes I wouldn’t ask again. I was approved but dragged my feet and thought about waiting and decided to reach out again and test drive mainly because I liked car and the honesty of James and never high pressure tactics or constant emails. Just if we can answer anything else for you let us know by the great fiancé dept as well. Upon entering I found this a nice surprise in that it was not a typical atmosphere that I’ve experienced the car lots. My father sold cars as a side job and he’s a lot was the only one I truly enjoyed until I came to this lot. They were laid-back professional, friendly, and completely upfront. I felt like I meant a friend that I haven’t seen for a while and the experience with the salesman and the finance department was so pleasant. I would recommend this dealership to anyone that’s had a bad experience at other dealerships, James is a great salesman and has many years of experience and the finance department started at the same time he did and they make a great pair and getting you into the vehicle that you want on your terms if possible. So needless to say, I waited about 10 days and decided to visit the lot test drive the car meet the salesman that have been helping me and drive away in my new Buick. If I ever want another car being a senior, I will go back to the same dealership.
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I like the way this dealership keeps you working with the
I like the way this dealership keeps you working with the same person. I got lucky and was assigned to Patrick. I bought a service package when I bought the car here a couple of years ago. They remind me when to come in, which is really great for me. Patrick seems to have learned my personality a bit, and does a good job of explaining things to me in particular. He is also very helpful about suggesting ways I can spread normal maintenance items across time so is not to bust the budget. I am hoping that when I reached the end of my maintenance package that the dealership will have another good offer so I can keep coming here. It's hard to trust a shop, but I trust this one - just because of Patrick. I see in the reviews there are other effective folks working there, so hopefully these reviews refect a consistently good hiring practice.
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Best buying experience ever , I'm 77 years old and bought
Best buying experience ever , I'm 77 years old and bought many cars over the years , Mitsubishi manager Joey is tha best ever , straight up pricing and top offer for trade in . Doesn't get any better than that .
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I have nothing but great things to say about champion
I have nothing but great things to say about champion auto .from the time I pulled onto the lot Jordan came to me before I even got out of my car and he never left me and my mother-in-law until the sales were final. He was very easy to work with he understood he listen to what we were looking for and he helped us find The vehicle in our price range and mile range I will be sending all of my friends over to them to buy a new car
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2021 Kia Rio S
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I thought everyone at Kia was extremely courteous and
I thought everyone at Kia was extremely courteous and professional. I just wasn’t interested in the car I looked at
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Best car buying experience
This was the easiest car shopping I have ever done . Bobby and El were so easy to work with . Best experience!
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Roosevelt Townsend is the best!!!!!
I went to buy a car and came 2 different time and was not able to connect with a sales person. Met Roosevelt Townsend omg this young assistance in making the process smooth was awesome. I am happy to have went back to carmax and got the best deal and excellent customer service.
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Bought and sold
After checking all around for a lightly used Honda or Toyota minivan, I settled on CarMax since they had the ability to transfer several possible cars from nearby stores. I requested a transfer from Birmingham and it arrived earlier than promised. I test drove it, waited a week to make a final decision and made the purchase. The whole transaction was done professionally and without any extra sales pressure or tactics. This is the 2nd car in the last 6 years I've bought from CarMax and I'd certainly shop them again.
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Bought a car from them in 2021 and will buy another in
Bought a car from them in 2021 and will buy another in the future when I'm ready. But they are the only ones I trust with the purchase of a used mustang. They put a lot of work into their cars.
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2021 Kia Rio S
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Bought 2 Cars Here, Now Going Back
Bought a car here. After several years I traded it in and bought another. Values were fair on my trade-ins. Vehicles on the website are really the ones they have on the lot. No pressure, no negotiating, huge selection. Paperwork process like normal. I did have to refinance after I left there because the interest rates were steep and I got better deal from credit union. Overall recommend. Had a car accident, will return to Carmax.
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Best experience I had.
Best experience I had. Thanks to Jeff he helped me get a brand new 2025 car and I absolutely love it! Very professional and worked with me he was friendly and patient through the whole process. Thank you Jeff
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Great Employees and purchase experience!
We have had multiple great experiences with this location. Steve, a sales manager was great and so helpful! We had mechanical issues with one of our cars and they took it back within the 30-day warranty with no issue!! I highly recommend this CarMax location for your car buying purchases!!
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2021 Kia Rio S
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I sold my car and buy my other car from carmax!
Lauren Smit thank you for your service your Knowledge and you patient. I went to the store and Lauren Smit smiled to me and she asked me right questions, keeping smile on her face and digging a little bit more about understanding what exactly I’m looking for... and I answer all her questions and we went outside to see the cars on my options, I was sure I’m going to get a BMW or an Audi and Lauren let me understanding that actually I was I looking for it’s Lexus. and Choose Lexus but! I had some problem with my Social Security number and I need to wait another week and another day and another 24 hour Lorraine and the manager Jimmy was so patiently nicely and kindly understanding my problem with a Social Security and they give me the time I needed keeping my car for another extra 24 hours I really appreciate that because of that I was able to get the best deal with the best price and the best car off my best price with the loan usually car shopping takes one day a couple of hours but my car shopping took about 10 days can you imagine the frustration but everybody in Carmax Was very patient and kind and understanding my situation thank you Carmax definitely recommend it to all my friends family and customers and I have a lot as a real estate agent my customers all need a car and my coworkers all need a car definitely recommend it love you guys. Sorry about my spelling words if I got any wrong.
Kia Rio prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Rio | $15,268 | 34 Great deals |
| 2022 Kia Rio | $13,632 | 22 Great deals |
| 2020 Kia Rio | $11,321 | 26 Great deals |
| 2019 Kia Rio | $10,117 | 19 Great deals |
| 2018 Kia Rio | $9,107 | 12 Great deals |
| 2017 Kia Rio | $8,602 | 6 Great deals |
| 2016 Kia Rio | $8,770 | 13 Great deals |
| 2014 Kia Rio | $6,534 | 14 Great deals |
About the 2021 Kia Rio
LX shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 36
- Transmission
- CVT
- Engine
- 120.0-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2021 Kia Rio cost?
The 2021 Kia Rio price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2021 Rio is $12,690, with pricing starting at $4,800.
What is the MPG of the 2021 Kia Rio?
The 2021 Kia Rio offers up to 33 MPG in city driving and 41 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 36 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2021 Kia Rio?
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Is the 2021 Kia Rio reliable?
The 2021 Kia Rio has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2021 Rio owners.
Is the 2021 Kia Rio a good sedan?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2021 Kia Rio.
- Comfort 4.3
- Interior 4.4
- Performance 4.6
- Value 4.8
- Exterior 4.8
- Reliability 4.8
100% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.3
- Interior 4.4
- Performance 4.6
- Value 4.8
- Exterior 4.8
- Reliability 4.8
LX (1 style)
| Style |
|---|
| LX IVT |
| Inventory price |
| Starting at $16,050 |
| Combined MPG |
| 36 |
| Engine |
| 120.0-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
S (2 styles)
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Kia Rio 2021 S
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