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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: $17,935

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $3,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020
ModelOptimaRio
TrimEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $16,490
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85 130
2.7L V6 1,300  
Universal garage door opener   350
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65 104
2.7L V6 1,020  
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 2,180 480
Options (change) 1,795 395
Destination 590 965
Total Price $21,870 $17,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,045
Model Year20062020
ModelOptimaRio
TrimEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6120hp I4
TransmissionT4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG33/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16185/65-15
Total Price$21,870$17,935
Adjustments for Features-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,230$17,935

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062020
ModelOptimaRio
TrimEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD player$125 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,475$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5850

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062020
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.6 in
Length185.8 in172.6 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in
Height55.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,767 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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