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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: $17,430

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $2,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,870

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $1,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,755 $19,895 $16,100
Base Invoice $15,810 $18,510 $15,625
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,395    
Stability control 650 650  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     130
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Stability control 580 580  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 2,045 650 480
Options (change) 1,730 580 395
Destination 675 675 850
Total Price $19,475 $21,220 $17,430
Total Invoice $18,215 $19,765 $16,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $801
Model Year200820082018
ModelOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4162hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16185/65-15
Total Price$19,475$21,220$17,430
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,475$18,520$16,995
Cost Above Minimum$955$0$0
Total Invoice$18,215$19,765$16,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,515-421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,215$17,250$16,449
Cost Above Minimum$965$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082018
ModelOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Satellite radio  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt 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$1,775$4,475$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,515-421

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in101.6 in
Length186.4 in172.6 in
Width71.1 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,714 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 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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