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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,500 $24,300 $25,995 $23,500 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $12,695
Base Invoice $21,739 $22,949 $24,350 $22,652 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $12,045
Floor mats 135 135 135 135         70
Power Package                 600
Antilock brakes (ABS)                 400
Rear spoiler                 250
Floor mats 108 108 108 108         54
Power Package                 535
Antilock brakes (ABS)                 357
Rear spoiler                 220
Options (change) 135 135 135 135 0 0 0 0 1,320
Options (change) 108 108 108 108 0 0 0 0 1,166
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895 895 895 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $23,530 $25,330 $27,025 $24,530 $26,495 $31,885 $31,186 $31,395 $14,595
Total Invoice $22,742 $23,952 $25,353 $23,655 $24,797 $29,647 $28,719 $29,275 $13,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,155
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4178hp I4154hp I4 H185hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6S7T6T6T6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16205/65-16205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18185/65-14
Total Price$23,530$25,330$27,025$24,530$26,495$31,885$31,186$31,395$14,595
Adjustments for Features-4,455-4,080-4,630-5,380-7,320-7,855-7,705-10,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,075$21,250$22,395$19,150$19,175$24,030$23,481$20,400$14,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$3,320$75$100$4,955$4,406$1,325$0
Total Invoice$22,742$23,952$25,353$23,655$24,797$29,647$28,719$29,275$13,791
Adjustments for Features-4,306-3,858-4,344-5,188-6,851-7,304-7,095-10,2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,436$20,094$21,009$18,467$17,946$22,343$21,624$19,022$13,791
Cost Above Minimum$490$2,148$3,063$521$0$4,397$3,678$1,076$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRio
TrimLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200       
5-speed manual        $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100  
Proximity key  $250 $250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125 $125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual        $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100$100  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$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$0$0$0 
Rear air vents    $100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack      $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger      $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150  $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)       $0 
Body kit  $0  $0$0  
Bodyside moldings        $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25  $25 
Laminated front side windows $200 $200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0 
Panoramic sunroof       $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player        $125
HD radio     $50$50  
Navigation system     $600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound     $250$250  
Traffic information     $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25 $25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights        $25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  $100$100  
Fog lights   $125   $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25$25  
LED headlights       $1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors    $50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights       $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver        $10
Visor mirror, passenger        $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats       $300 
Folding second row seats$300  $300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats    $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat        $50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat       $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat       $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat       $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat       $100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100 $100      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200$200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels       $350 
Performance steering system (optional)       $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100 
Total Value of Features$5,450$5,075$5,625$6,375$8,315$8,850$8,700$11,990$995
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,455$4,080$4,630$5,380$7,320$7,855$7,705$10,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,306-3,858-4,344-5,188-6,851-7,304-7,095-10,2530

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in98.4 in
Length191.1 in166.9 in
Width73.2 in66.7 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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