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Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,010

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,717

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelRioOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,990 $22,140 $25,140
Base Invoice $13,732 $21,396 $23,453
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Floor mats 115    
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Floor mats 93    
Options (change) 195 80 80
Options (change) 160 67 67
Destination 825 850 850
Total Price $15,010 $23,070 $26,070
Total Invoice $14,717 $22,313 $24,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,278
Model Year201520162016
ModelRioOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4185hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG25/37 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/65-16215/55-17
Total Price$15,010$23,070$26,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,705-6,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,010$19,365$19,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$0
Total Invoice$14,717$22,313$24,370
Adjustments for Features0-3,583-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,717$18,730$17,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520162016
ModelRioOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats$75 $75
Heated front row armrests  $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$495$4,200$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,583-6,375

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152016
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length171.9 in191.1 in
Width67.7 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.3,219 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.9 ft3

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