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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: $16,345

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,732

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $1,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaRioRioRio
TrimLXLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,755 $13,400 $16,300 $17,500
Base Invoice $15,810 $13,145 $15,535 $16,675
Stability control 650      
Floor mats 85 95 95 95
Power Package   1,000    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100    
Stability control 580      
Floor mats 65 72 72 72
Power Package   900    
6-speed shiftable automatic   865    
Options (change) 735 2,195 95 95
Options (change) 645 1,837 72 72
Destination 675 750 750 750
Total Price $18,165 $16,345 $17,145 $18,345
Total Invoice $17,130 $15,732 $16,357 $17,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,524
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaRioRioRio
TrimLXLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16185/65-15185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$18,165$16,345$17,145$18,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,170-1,595-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,165$15,175$15,550$15,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$375$290
Total Invoice$17,130$15,732$16,357$17,497
Adjustments for Features0-1,126-1,522-2,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,130$14,606$14,835$14,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$229$144

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaRioRioRio
TrimLXLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio   $50
Media drive, small   $5
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals   $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$900$2,070$2,495$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170$1,595$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,126-1,522-2,747

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in101.2 in
Length186.4 in171.9 in
Width71.1 in67.7 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,142 lb.2,476 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 Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%

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