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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $60

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelOptimaRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $20,755
Base Invoice $18,045 $19,667
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Convenience Package 700  
Sunroof 800  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   120
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Convenience Package 625  
Sunroof 715  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   97
Options (change) 2,100 470
Options (change) 1,875 388
Destination 640 850
Total Price $22,135 $22,075
Total Invoice $20,560 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $981
Model Year20072016
ModelOptimaRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/45-17
Total Price$22,135$22,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,135$20,675
Total Invoice$20,560$20,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,560$19,579

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072016
ModelOptimaRio
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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$2,675$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,326

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072016
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in101.2 in
Length186.4 in172.0 in
Width71.1 in67.7 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

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

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