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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $20

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelRioOptima
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $19,895
Base Invoice $19,667 $18,510
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 120  
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 97  
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 470 1,950
Options (change) 388 1,740
Destination 850 675
Total Price $22,075 $22,520
Total Invoice $20,905 $20,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $896
Model Year20162008
ModelRioOptima
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$22,075$22,520
Adjustments for Features-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,150$22,520
Total Invoice$20,905$20,925
Adjustments for Features-8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$20,925

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
ModelRioOptima
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $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$3,350$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8760

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in107.1 in
Length172.0 in186.4 in
Width67.7 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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