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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: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXEX TurboSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $18,090
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $17,167
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,500
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Floor mats       115
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635 2,345
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,350 2,615
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,885 2,438
Destination 750 750 750 825
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $21,530
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $20,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,370
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXEX TurboSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,600$21,530
Adjustments for Features-2,700-2,700-3,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,600$27,500$28,275$21,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$29,395$20,430
Adjustments for Features-2,510-2,511-3,0930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,800$25,579$26,302$20,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,779$2,502$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXEX TurboSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,850$5,850$6,475$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$2,700$3,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,510-2,511-3,0930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in171.9 in
Width72.1 in67.7 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,404 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 Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested263085%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested263085%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested253084%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested207570%
Total Not Requested90030%

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