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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: $14,525

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,737

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015201520152015201520152015
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXHybridEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $21,690 $25,990 $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $12,045 $20,893 $24,346 $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Power Package 600              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400              
Rear spoiler 250              
Power Package 535              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357              
Rear spoiler 220              
Options (change) 1,250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 580 825 825 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $14,525 $22,515 $26,815 $25,015 $32,975 $26,615 $28,525 $36,325
Total Invoice $13,737 $21,718 $25,171 $23,626 $30,640 $24,958 $26,745 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,241
Model Year20062015201520152015201520152015
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXHybridEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14205/65-16205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$14,525$22,515$26,815$25,015$32,975$26,615$28,525$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,305-4,530-5,980-9,480-6,280-6,980-11,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,525$19,210$22,285$19,035$23,495$20,335$21,545$24,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$3,250$0$4,460$1,300$2,510$5,510
Total Invoice$13,737$21,718$25,171$23,626$30,640$24,958$26,745$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,188-4,252-5,648-8,809-5,889-6,544-11,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,737$18,530$20,919$17,978$21,831$19,069$20,201$22,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$552$2,941$0$3,853$1,091$2,223$4,972

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062015201520152015201520152015
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXHybridEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel    $100  $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system       $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Rearview camera    $200  $200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100 $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75       
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Panoramic sunroof       $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200  $200
Infotainment 
App support    $0  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio    $50  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600  $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25  $25
Surround sound    $250  $250
Traffic information    $25  $25
Voice control for external devices    $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25       
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50  $50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10       
Xenon HID headlights    $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats    $200  $200
Heated second row seats    $200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50       
Memory system, driver seat    $200  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim       $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200$200
Polished alloy wheels       $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$870$4,175$5,400$6,850$10,350$7,150$7,850$12,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,305$4,530$5,980$9,480$6,280$6,980$11,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,188-4,252-5,648-8,809-5,889-6,544-11,015

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062015
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in110.0 in
Length166.9 in190.7 in
Width66.7 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.3 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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