How much does the 2018 Kia Rio cost?

The 2018 Kia Rio has a starting MSRP of $13,900, ranging up to $18,700 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $13,900; S from $16,100; EX from $18,400.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Kia Rio?

The 2018 Kia Rio achieves up to 32 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2018 Kia Rio have?

The 2018 Kia Rio offers up to 32.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2018 Kia Rio come in?

The 2018 Kia Rio is available in 3 trims (8 total configurations) across Sedan and Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.

2018 Kia Rio

3 trims · 8 configurations · Sedan, Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$13,900 – $18,700

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Kia Rio? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$13,900

Typical monthly

$275/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 Kia Rio trims

LX
4 configurations
MSRP
$13,900 – $15,290
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/37
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
119 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.7
Max towing
—
S
2 configurations
MSRP
$16,100 – $16,400
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/37
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
119 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.7
Max towing
—
EX
2 configurations
MSRP
$18,400 – $18,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/37
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
119 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.7
Max towing
—

Compare 2018 Kia Rio trim specifications
Spec	LX4 configurations	S2 configurations	EX2 configurations
MSRP	$13,900 – $15,290	$16,100 – $16,400	$18,400 – $18,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	29/37	28/37	28/37
Horsepower	130 hp	130 hp	130 hp
Torque	119 lb-ft	119 lb-ft	119 lb-ft
Engine	1.6L I4 gas	1.6L I4 gas	1.6L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	13.7	13.7	13.7
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LXgas
Sgas
EXgas
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
Sregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
SI4
EXI4
Displacement: LX1.6 L
S1.6 L
EX1.6 L
Horsepower: LX130 hp
S130 hp
EX130 hp
Torque: LX119 lb-ft
S119 lb-ft
EX119 lb-ft
Transmission: LX6-speed manual
S6-speed shiftable automatic
EX6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
Sfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXSedan
SSedan
EXSedan
Doors: LX4
S4
EX4
Seating: LX5
S5
EX5
Length: LX172.6 in
S172.6 in
EX172.6 in
Width: LX67.9 in
S67.9 in
EX67.9 in
Height: LX57.1 in
S57.1 in
EX57.1 in
Wheelbase: LX101.6 in
S101.6 in
EX101.6 in
Ground clearance: LX5.5 in
S5.5 in
EX5.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX13.7 cu ft
S13.7 cu ft
EX13.7 cu ft
Curb weight: LX2,648 lbs
S2,714 lbs
EX2,714 lbs
Fuel tank: LX11.9 gal
S11.9 gal
EX11.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX32
S32
EX32
City MPG: LX29
S28
EX28
Highway MPG: LX37
S37
EX37

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	S	EX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.6 L	1.6 L	1.6 L
Horsepower	130 hp	130 hp	130 hp
Torque	119 lb-ft	119 lb-ft	119 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5
Length	172.6 in	172.6 in	172.6 in
Width	67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in
Height	57.1 in	57.1 in	57.1 in
Wheelbase	101.6 in	101.6 in	101.6 in
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	13.7 cu ft	13.7 cu ft	13.7 cu ft
Curb weight	2,648 lbs	2,714 lbs	2,714 lbs
Fuel tank	11.9 gal	11.9 gal	11.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	32	32	32
City MPG	29	28	28
Highway MPG	37	37	37