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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: $22,155

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,600 $30,500 $20,755
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,380 $19,667
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Premium Package 2,300    
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Floor mats     120
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291
Premium Package 2,088    
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 2,730 430 550
Options (change) 2,446 358 455
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $29,225 $31,825 $22,155
Total Invoice $27,243 $29,633 $20,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,740
Model Year201820182016
ModelOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4245hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$29,225$31,825$22,155
Adjustments for Features-2,715-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,510$27,310$22,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0
Total Invoice$27,243$29,633$20,972
Adjustments for Features-2,531-4,2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,712$25,429$20,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$717$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182016
ModelOptimaOptimaRio
TrimEXSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,365$8,165$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$4,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,531-4,2040

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.1 in172.0 in
Width73.2 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,730 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

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

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