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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $18,400
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $17,627
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 0 0 980
Options (change) 0 0 855
Destination 675 675 895
Total Price $21,365 $21,815 $20,275
Total Invoice $19,930 $20,340 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $669
Model Year200920092018
ModelOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$21,365$21,815$20,275
Adjustments for Features-1,310-9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,055$20,880$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0
Total Invoice$19,930$20,340$19,377
Adjustments for Features-1,222-8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,708$19,468$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200920092018
ModelOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,025$2,650$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,222-8720

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in101.6 in
Length189.0 in172.6 in
Width71.1 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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