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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: $20,945

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201120112011
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,700 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $16,870 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Premium Package 2,350 2,250 2,150  
Floor mats 95      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Premium Package 2,135 2,010 1,920  
Floor mats 72      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 2,445 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 2,207 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 800 750 750 750
Total Price $20,945 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $19,877 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,368
Model Year2013201120112011
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,945$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-2,550-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,945$25,000$27,050$28,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$19,877$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,510-2,372-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,877$23,245$25,163$26,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,918$3,640

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2013201120112011
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
HD radio$50   
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,700$5,400$5,250$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$2,550$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,510-2,372-3,090

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132011
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.0 in
Length171.9 in190.7 in
Width67.7 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested180031%
Total Not Requested405069%

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