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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: $13,385

Kia Rio   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,077

Kia Rio   
Difference: $5,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelRioOptimaOptima
TrimBaseLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,295 $16,400 $19,100
Base Invoice $12,060 $15,245 $17,605
Floor mats 95 85 85
Rear spoiler 300 220 220
2.7L V6   1,550 1,300
4-speed shiftable automatic   1,250  
Floor mats 72 65 65
Rear spoiler 250 169 169
2.7L V6   1,150 1,020
4-speed shiftable automatic   1,160  
Options (change) 395 3,105 1,605
Options (change) 322 2,544 1,254
Destination 695 590 590
Total Price $13,385 $20,095 $21,295
Total Invoice $13,077 $18,379 $19,449

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,299
Model Year201120062006
ModelRioOptimaOptima
TrimBaseLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4170hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionM5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/70-14205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$13,385$20,095$21,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,230-5,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$13,385$16,865$15,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0
Total Invoice$13,077$18,379$19,449
Adjustments for Features0-2,954-5,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,077$15,425$14,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,049$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120062006
ModelRioOptimaOptima
TrimBaseLXEX
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
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote keyless entry  $225
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Manual remote mirrors$25  
Power mirrors $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
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$350
Manual steering$-275  
Total Value of Features$720$3,950$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,954-5,073

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112006
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.3 in
Length167.3 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 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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