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Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $5,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelRioOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $16,400 $19,100
Base Invoice $12,045 $15,245 $17,605
Power Package 600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 795 795
Floor mats 70 85 85
Rear spoiler 250 220 220
2.7L V6   1,550 1,300
4-speed shiftable automatic   1,250  
Power Package 535    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357 710 710
Floor mats 54 65 65
Rear spoiler 220 169 169
2.7L V6   1,150 1,020
4-speed shiftable automatic   1,160  
Options (change) 1,320 3,900 2,400
Options (change) 1,166 3,254 1,964
Destination 580 590 590
Total Price $14,595 $20,890 $22,090
Total Invoice $13,791 $19,089 $20,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,352
Model Year200620062006
ModelRioOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4170hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionM5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)32/35 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$14,595$20,890$22,090
Adjustments for Features0-980-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$19,910$18,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0
Total Invoice$13,791$19,089$20,159
Adjustments for Features0-896-3,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$18,193$17,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062006
ModelRioOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Remote keyless entry$225 $225
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$745$1,725$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-896-3,016

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in185.8 in
Width66.7 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,365 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Alloy wheels350No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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