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2013 Kia Rio

2013 Kia Rio Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$13,600 - $17,900

Original MSRP:
$13,340 - $17,070

2013 Kia Rio Review
The 2013 Kia Rio is a 4-door, 5-passenger new sedan or hatchback, that is carried over from 2012. The 2013 Kia Rio is available in three models, the LX, the EX, and the SX. All 2013 Kia Rio models have a 2.4-liter engine, 200 hp, and a 6 speed automatic transmission. The 2013 Kia Rio averages 30 mpg city and over 30 MPG highway. The 2013 Kia Rio carries a 60,000/60 month basic warranty.

The 2013 Kia Rio comes with these standard features - programmable locks, valet lockout, anti-theft, ABS brakes, AWD, traction control and stability control, child safety door locks, CD changer, iPod® jack, MP3 player, radio display, USB port, Bluetooth® wireless access, surround sound, DVD player, voice navigation system, automatic headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights, front/rear air dam, rear spoiler, dual automatic climate controls, air filter, rear controls, intelligent cruise, temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, trip computer with fuel consumption, driver memory adjustments, genuine wood trim, Keyless Access Card Key, programmable remote fob, remote fuel door, universal garage door, electronic parking aid w/camera, trunk anti-trap, memory steering column, sunroof, vehicle speed sensing wipers, tinted glass, dual heated/cooled/memory/power/lumbar/leather seats, power/heated/signaling/memory mirrors and a rear window power shade. *Not all features are standard on all models.

Some of the optional upgrades for the 2013 Kia Models includes carpeted floormats, an auto-dimming mirror with Compass and Homelink, and a rear bumper applique.

The 2013 Kia Rio is a new car under $15,000 with a starting price of $13,600.
Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 23V652000
Mfg's Report Date September 25, 2023
Component SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Number of Units Affected 1,730,192
Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

2013 Kia Rio Models & Prices

2013 Kia Rio LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Man LX $13,600 $13,340 $218 / Month*
5dr HB Man LX $13,800 $13,530 $221 / Month*
4dr Sdn Auto LX $14,700 $14,200 $232 / Month*
5dr HB Auto LX $14,900 $14,400 $235 / Month*

2013 Kia Rio EX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Auto EX $16,500 $15,730 $257 / Month*
5dr HB Auto EX $16,700 $15,930 $260 / Month*

2013 Kia Rio SX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Auto SX $17,700 $16,870 $275 / Month*
5dr HB Auto SX $17,900 $17,070 $279 / Month*
5dr HB Man SX $17,900 $17,070 $279 / Month*

2013 Kia Rio Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
LX EX SX
15" x 5.5" steel wheels w/covers  
17" x 6.5" alloy wheels    
2-lens multi-reflector headlights -inc: black trim bezels  
2-lens multi-reflector headlights w/auto-on/off & escort lighting -inc: black trim bezels    
4-lens multi-reflector headlights -inc: black trim bezels  
Black grille w/chrome surround  
Black grille w/matching surround    
Body-color bumpers w/lip
Body-color door handles
Body-color heated pwr folding mirrors w/integrated turn signals    
Body-color heated pwr mirrors  
Hood insulation
LED side positioning lamps & taillights    
Locking fuel filler door
Multi-reflector fog lamps    
P185/65R15 low rolling resistance radial tires  
P205/45R17 low rolling resistance radial tires    
Projection fog lamps    
Projection headlights w/auto-on/off & escort lighting -inc: black trim bezels    
Rear spoiler
Rear window wiper w/washer
Tailgate trim
UV-reducing solar glass
Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist function
INTERIOR Features
LX EX SX
(2) 12V front pwr outlets
(3) assist grips -inc: front passenger, dual rear, coat hook
4-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/Bluetooth, audio & cruise controls    
4-spoke tilt steering wheel w/audio controls    
4-spoke tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/Bluetooth, audio & cruise controls    
60/40 split-folding rear bench seat -inc: adjustable outboard headrests
Artificial leather door trim  
Cargo area lamp
Cargo cover
Cargo net  
Cruise control  
Dome lamp w/delay-out
Dual extendable visors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors -inc: dual LED map lights    
Dual extendable visors w/covered vanity mirrors  
Front bucket seats -inc: slide/recline, adjustable headrests, 6-way driver seat adjustment w/height adjust
Front center console armrest -inc: (2) cup holders, storage bin  
Front padded door armrests  
Front seatback pockets
Front/rear door map pockets w/bottle holders
Glove box w/illumination
Indicators -inc: door ajar, tailgate open, fuel cap open, belt reminder, over speed
Indicators -inc: door ajar, trunk open, fuel cap open, belt reminder, over speed
Instrumentation -inc: segment trip computer, LCD odometer & trip meter, tachometer, external temp display, trip distance, distance to empty, average mpg, instant mpg, digital clock  
Instrumentation -inc: segment trip computer, LCD odometer & trip meter, tachometer, shift indicator, external temp display, trip distance, distance to empty, average mpg, instant mpg, digital clock    
Instrumentation -inc: Supervision cluster, dot matrix trip computer, LCD odometer & trip meter, tachometer, external temp display, trip distance, distance to empty, average mpg, instant mpg, digital clock, front wheel reverse direction display    
Knit cloth seat trim  
Leather-wrapped shift knob    
Luggage hook
Manual air conditioning -inc: rear heat ducts, 4-speed heater fan
Manual door locks    
Manual windows    
Metal pedals    
Metal-grain trim -inc: center fascia, steering wheel spokes, A/C switch knob, indicator panel, park brake button, vent surround  
Navigation system w/7" map display -inc: SIRIUS traffic    
Pwr door locks -inc: remote keyless entry, ignition key reminder, emergency door unlock, 2-turn entry, folding key w/panic button  
Pwr door locks -inc: remote keyless entry, ignition key reminder, emergency door unlock, 2-turn entry, tailgate pwr lock/unlock, folding key w/panic button  
Pwr door locks -inc: smart key remote keyless entry, ignition key reminder, emergency door unlock, 2-turn entry, tailgate pwr lock/unlock, folding key w/panic button    
Pwr windows -inc: driver safety lock & 1-touch auto-up/down  
Rear window defroster w/timer
Remote trunk release
Soft touch dash    
Under-floor cargo tray  
Woven cloth seat trim    
MECHANICAL Features
LX EX SX
1.6L DOHC GDI dual CVVT 16-valve I4 engine -inc: variable intake system (VIS), aluminum block & head, full-size engine cover
36 amp-hour battery w/battery saver    
54 amp-hour battery w/battery saver  
6-speed automatic transmission -inc: auto shift lock, ignition key interlock, H-matic  
6-speed automatic transmission -inc: paddle shifters, auto shift lock, ignition key interlock, H-matic    
6-speed manual transmission -inc: hydraulic clutch w/clutch lock  
Active ECO system
Coupled torsion beam axle rear suspension
Dual exhaust tips    
Electric pwr steering
Front vented/solid rear disc brakes
Front wheel drive
MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar
Monotube gas shock absorbers w/coil springs
Push button start    
Smart alternator w/alternator management system (AMS)
Sport tuned suspension    
Tire mobility kit
SAFETY Features
LX EX SX
2.5-MPH bumpers
3-point seat belts for all seating positions -inc: front height adjustment, front pretensioners, front load limiters, rear emergency locking retractors (ELR)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Front seat-mounted side airbags
Front/rear crumple zones
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Hill assist control (HAC)
Internal emergency trunk release
Rear camera display    
Rear child safety door locks
Rear lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Side-impact door beams
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Vehicle stability management (VSM)
ENTERTAINMENT Features
LX EX SX
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (4) speakers, auxiliary input jack, USB port, micro roof antenna    
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (4) speakers, tweeter speakers, auxiliary input jack, USB port, micro roof antenna  
Bluetooth connectivity  
SIRIUS satellite radio
UVO infotainment system    
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
LX EX SX
** PRELIMINARY STANDARD EQUIPMENT **    

2013 Kia Rio Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
LX EX SX
CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: 15" x 5.5" alloy wheels w/P185/65R15 radial tires, UVO infotainment system, rear camera display, auto-on/off headlights & escort lighting, leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob, pwr folding mirrors w/integrated turn signals, multi-reflector fog lamps, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, dual LED map lights, soft touch dash    
CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: 15" x 5.5" alloy wheels w/P185/65R15 radial tires, UVO infotainment system, rear camera display, auto-on/off headlights & escort lighting, leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob, pwr folding mirrors w/integrated turn signals, projection fog lamps, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, dual LED map lights, soft touch dash    
ECO PKG -inc: idle stop & go system (ISG), 56 amp-hour battery (REQ: CNP Convenience Pkg)    
PREMIUM PKG -inc: navigation system w/7" map display, SIRIUS Traffic, push-button start w/smart key, leather seat trim, heated front seats, pwr tilt/slide sunroof    
PWR PKG -inc: pwr windows w/driver 1-touch auto-up/down, pwr door locks w/2-turn entry, remote keyless entry, ignition key reminder, emergency door unlock, folding key w/panic button    
PWR PKG -inc: pwr windows w/driver 1-touch auto-up/down, pwr door locks w/2-turn entry, remote keyless entry, ignition key reminder, emergency door unlock, tailgate pwr lock/unlock, folding key w/panic button    
PAINT Options
LX EX SX
AURORA BLACK PEARL
BRIGHT SILVER
CHESTNUT    
CLEAR WHITE
ELECTRIC BLUE  
MIDNIGHT SAPPHIRE  
PLATINUM GRAPHITE    
SIGNAL RED
SILVERSTONE BEIGE    
PAINT SCHEME Options
LX EX SX
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
LX EX SX
** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST **
CARGO MAT (PIO)
CARGO NET (PIO)
CARGO TRAY (PIO)
CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO)
ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR W/HOMELINK & COMPASS (PIO)
IPOD CABLE (REQ: PRK Premium Pkg) (PIO)    
REAR BUMPER TRIM (PIO)
REAR SPOILER (PIO)
SPORT GRAPHIC *Available in red or white, dependent upon exterior color selection* (PIO)
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)    
WHEEL LOCKS (REQ: CNP Convenience Pkg) (PIO)    
SEAT TRIM Options
LX EX SX
BEIGE, SEAT TRIM  
BLACK, SEAT TRIM

2013 Kia Rio Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX EX SX
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.100 x 0.900 10.100 x 0.900 11.000 x 0.900
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.300 x 0.400 10.300 x 0.400 10.300 x 0.400
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX EX SX
Trunk Volume (ft) 13.700 13.700 13.700
Engine
LX EX SX
Displacement 1.6L/97 1.6L/97 1.6L/97
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 138 @ 6300 138 @ 6300 138 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 123 @ 4850 123 @ 4850 123 @ 4850
Exterior Dimensions
LX EX SX
Height, Overall (in) 57.300 57.300 57.300
Length, Overall (in) 159.300 159.300 159.300
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.500 5.500 5.500
Wheelbase (in) 101.200 101.200 101.200
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.700 67.700 67.700
Fuel Tank
LX EX SX
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 11.400 11.400 11.400
Steering
LX EX SX
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.800 2.800 2.800
Steering Type Electric Pwr Electric Pwr Electric Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.500 34.500 34.500
Suspension
LX EX SX
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
LX EX SX
Front Tire Size P185/65R15 P185/65R15 P205/45R17
Rear Tire Size P185/65R15 P185/65R15 P205/45R17
Transmission
LX EX SX
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic Automatic Automatic
Trans Type 6 6 6
Vehicle
LX EX SX
Front Head Room (in) 40.000 40.000 40.000
Front Leg Room (in) 43.800 43.800 43.800
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.100 53.100 53.100
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 88.400 88.400 88.400
Second Head Room (in) 37.600 37.600 37.600
Second Leg Room (in) 31.100 31.100 31.100
Second Shoulder Room (in) 52.100 52.100 52.100
Weight Information
LX EX SX
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2483 2483 2483

2013 Kia Rio Safety Features

Safety Features
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Hill assist control (HAC)
Vehicle stability management (VSM)
2.5-MPH bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Front/rear crumple zones
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Front seat-mounted side airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Rear camera display
3-point seat belts for all seating positions -inc: front height adjustment, front pretensioners, front load limiters, rear emergency locking retractors (ELR)
Rear lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Rear child safety door locks
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Internal emergency trunk release
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A