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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: $19,720

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $530

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,796

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $17,755
Base Invoice $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $16,962
Universal garage door opener           350
Eco Package           600
Floor mats           120
Universal garage door opener           291
Eco Package           551
Floor mats           97
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 1,070
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 939
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 895
Total Price $20,250 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450 $19,720
Total Invoice $19,845 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770 $18,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,056
Model Year201220122012201220122017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6T6
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)205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16185/65-15
Total Price$20,250$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450$19,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,550-4,550-5,275-3,150-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,250$19,400$21,300$21,975$23,300$17,950
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$1,900$2,575$3,900$0
Total Invoice$19,845$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770$18,796
Adjustments for Features0-4,260-4,260-4,938-2,950-1,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,845$18,165$19,945$20,572$21,820$17,109
Cost Above Minimum$1,680$0$1,780$2,407$3,655$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122012201220122017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Rearview camera     $200
Temporary spare tire  $150   
Vehicle health reports     $0
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$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 $150
Compass $0$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 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100 
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
Metal pedals   $75  
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$1,200$5,750$5,750$6,475$4,350$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,550$4,550$5,275$3,150$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,260-4,260-4,938-2,950-1,687

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122017
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%
Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

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