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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: $5,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $12,045 $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Power Package 600          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Floor mats 70          
Rear spoiler 250          
Power Package 535          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357          
Floor mats 54          
Rear spoiler 220          
Options (change) 1,320 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,166 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 580 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $14,595 $20,250 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450
Total Invoice $13,791 $19,845 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,269
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$14,595$20,250$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-5,730-5,730-6,380-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$18,920$18,220$20,120$20,870$21,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$1,900$2,650$3,750
Total Invoice$13,791$19,845$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,303-5,365-5,365-5,973-4,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$18,542$17,060$18,840$19,537$20,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,482$0$1,780$2,477$3,515

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote keyless entry$225 $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200   $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass  $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$1,170$2,500$6,900$6,900$7,550$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$5,730$5,730$6,380$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,303-5,365-5,365-5,973-4,195

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in110.0 in
Length166.9 in190.7 in
Width66.7 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.4 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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