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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelOptimaOptimaRioRio
TrimLXEXLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,755 $19,895 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $15,810 $18,510 $14,480 $15,110
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,395      
Appearance Package 1,000      
Rear spoiler 200 200 300  
Value Package     750  
195/55VR15     300  
Floor mats     95 95
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,150      
Appearance Package 890      
Rear spoiler 160 160 250  
Value Package     665  
195/55VR15     260  
Floor mats     72 72
Options (change) 2,595 200 1,445 95
Options (change) 2,200 160 1,247 72
Destination 675 675 695 695
Total Price $20,025 $20,770 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $18,685 $19,345 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,907
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelOptimaOptimaRioRio
TrimLXEXLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4162hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/60-16195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$20,025$20,770$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-405-2,0550-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,620$18,715$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$905$0$625$0
Total Invoice$18,685$19,345$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-378-1,9140-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,307$17,431$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$876$0$898$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelOptimaOptimaRioRio
TrimLXEXLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Total Value of Features$2,275$3,925$1,870$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$2,055$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-378-1,9140-353

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in98.4 in
Length186.4 in167.3 in
Width71.1 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,403 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested62543%
Total Not Requested82557%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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