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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: $17,935

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $2,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122020
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $16,490
Universal garage door opener           350
Floor mats           130
Universal garage door opener           291
Floor mats           104
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 480
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 395
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 965
Total Price $20,250 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450 $17,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,902
Model Year201220122012201220122020
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H120hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6CVT-6
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$17,935
Adjustments for Features0-4,550-4,550-5,275-3,150-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,250$19,400$21,300$21,975$23,300$16,650
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$1,900$2,575$3,900$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122012201220122020
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $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    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire  $150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net     $40
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)     $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$1,350$5,900$5,900$6,625$4,500$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,550$4,550$5,275$3,150$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,260-4,260-4,938-2,950-97

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122020
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in101.6 in
Length190.7 in172.6 in
Width72.1 in67.9 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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