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Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,010

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,717

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,140 $25,140 $13,990
Base Invoice $21,396 $23,453 $13,732
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Floor mats     115
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 80 80 195
Options (change) 67 67 160
Destination 850 850 825
Total Price $23,070 $26,070 $15,010
Total Invoice $22,313 $24,370 $14,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,278
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4185hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG25/37 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$23,070$26,070$15,010
Adjustments for Features-3,705-6,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,365$19,250$15,010
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$0
Total Invoice$22,313$24,370$14,717
Adjustments for Features-3,583-6,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,730$17,995$14,717
Cost Above Minimum$735$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front row armrests $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,200$7,315$495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,705$6,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,583-6,3750

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.1 in171.9 in
Width73.2 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,219 lb.2,403 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.7 ft3

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