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Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,315

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,326

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $17,900
Base Invoice $17,605 $17,088
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85 115
2.7L V6 1,300  
Premium Package   2,500
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65 93
2.7L V6 1,020  
Premium Package   2,345
Options (change) 3,180 2,615
Options (change) 2,685 2,438
Destination 590 800
Total Price $22,870 $21,315
Total Invoice $20,880 $20,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,795
Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$22,870$21,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,870$18,965
Total Invoice$20,880$20,326
Adjustments for Features0-2,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,880$18,085

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,325$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,241

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length185.8 in171.9 in
Width71.5 in67.7 in
Height55.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180061%
Total Not Requested117539%

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