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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: $14,345

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,571

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $17,995 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $12,045 $17,640 $19,620 $20,370
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 70 95    
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 54 75    
Options (change) 1,070 95 0 0
Options (change) 946 75 0 0
Destination 580 695 695 695
Total Price $14,345 $18,785 $21,690 $22,670
Total Invoice $13,571 $18,410 $20,315 $21,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,963
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$14,345$18,785$21,690$22,670
Adjustments for Features0-825-5,105-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,345$17,960$16,585$17,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$980
Total Invoice$13,571$18,410$20,315$21,065
Adjustments for Features0-809-4,781-4,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,571$17,601$15,534$16,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,067$0$787

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201020102010
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key   $250
Remote keyless entry$225 $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$520$1,345$5,625$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$5,105$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-809-4,781-4,744

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in107.1 in
Length166.9 in189.0 in
Width66.7 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.0 ft3

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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%

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