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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: $21,280

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,300

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $17,900
Base Invoice $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $17,088
Premium Package 3,300     3,300   2,500
Technology Package 2,400 2,350   2,400    
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 80 80
Premium Tech Package     4,600      
Premium Package 3,060     3,060   2,345
Technology Package 2,230 2,185   2,230    
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 67 67
Premium Tech Package     4,270      
Options (change) 5,780 2,430 4,680 5,780 80 2,580
Options (change) 5,357 2,252 4,337 5,357 67 2,412
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 800
Total Price $30,795 $35,405 $31,295 $34,305 $36,405 $21,280
Total Invoice $28,983 $32,892 $29,295 $32,102 $34,032 $20,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,107
Model Year201520152015201520152014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$30,795$35,405$31,295$34,305$36,405$21,280
Adjustments for Features-3,800-4,750-4,075-4,775-6,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,995$30,655$27,220$29,530$30,280$21,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,660$225$2,535$3,285$0
Total Invoice$28,983$32,892$29,295$32,102$34,032$20,300
Adjustments for Features-3,576-4,413-3,815-4,468-5,7260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,407$28,479$25,480$27,634$28,306$20,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,072$73$2,227$2,899$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201520152015201520152014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
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$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,850$7,800$7,125$7,825$9,175$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$4,750$4,075$4,775$6,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,576-4,413-3,815-4,468-5,7260

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20152014
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in171.9 in
Width72.1 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested50015%
Total Not Requested287585%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested122527%
Total Not Requested332573%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested50015%
Total Not Requested277585%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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