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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $5,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $12,695
Base Invoice $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $12,045
Power Package           600
Antilock brakes (ABS)           400
Floor mats           70
Rear spoiler           250
Power Package           535
Antilock brakes (ABS)           357
Floor mats           54
Rear spoiler           220
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 1,320
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 1,166
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 580
Total Price $20,250 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450 $14,595
Total Invoice $19,845 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770 $13,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,269
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H110hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16185/65-14
Total Price$20,250$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450$14,595
Adjustments for Features-1,330-5,730-5,730-6,380-4,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,920$18,220$20,120$20,870$21,970$14,595
Cost Above Minimum$700$0$1,900$2,650$3,750$0
Total Invoice$19,845$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770$13,791
Adjustments for Features-1,303-5,365-5,365-5,973-4,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,542$17,060$18,840$19,537$20,575$13,791
Cost Above Minimum$1,482$0$1,780$2,477$3,515$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$0 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Compass $0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,500$6,900$6,900$7,550$5,650$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$5,730$5,730$6,380$4,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,303-5,365-5,365-5,973-4,1950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122006
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in98.4 in
Length190.7 in166.9 in
Width72.1 in66.7 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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