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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,200 $26,500 $17,755
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,480 $24,760 $16,962
Designer Plus Package         750
Universal garage door opener         350
Floor mats         120
Designer Plus Package         692
Universal garage door opener         291
Floor mats         97
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,220
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,080
Destination 750 750 750 750 895
Total Price $23,450 $25,450 $26,950 $27,250 $19,870
Total Invoice $21,960 $23,830 $25,230 $25,510 $18,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,220
Model Year20112011201120112017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16185/65-15
Total Price$23,450$25,450$26,950$27,250$19,870
Adjustments for Features-1,925-1,775-2,650-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,525$23,675$24,300$26,420$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$2,775$4,895$0
Total Invoice$21,960$23,830$25,230$25,510$18,937
Adjustments for Features-1,803-1,662-2,481-7770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,157$22,168$22,749$24,733$18,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,011$2,592$4,576$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112011201120112017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Media drive, small   $5 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals  $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$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$4,350$4,200$5,075$3,255$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$1,775$2,650$830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,803-1,662-2,481-7770

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in172.0 in
Width72.1 in67.7 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 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%
Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%

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