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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: $19,680

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,766

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015201520152015201520152015
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXHybridEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $21,690 $25,990 $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $16,962 $20,893 $24,346 $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Eco Package 600              
Universal garage door opener 350              
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Convenience Plus Package   1,600            
Eco Package 551              
Universal garage door opener 291              
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67
Convenience Plus Package   1,490            
Options (change) 1,030 1,680 80 80 80 80 80 80
Options (change) 909 1,557 67 67 67 67 67 67
Destination 895 825 825 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $19,680 $24,195 $26,895 $25,095 $33,055 $26,695 $28,605 $36,405
Total Invoice $18,766 $23,275 $25,238 $23,693 $30,707 $25,025 $26,812 $34,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,066
Model Year20172015201520152015201520152015
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXHybridEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6T6T6
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)185/65-15205/65-16205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$19,680$24,195$26,895$25,095$33,055$26,695$28,605$36,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-1,430-3,030-6,530-3,405-4,105-9,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,680$22,915$25,465$22,065$26,525$23,290$24,500$26,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$3,400$0$4,460$1,225$2,435$4,685
Total Invoice$18,766$23,275$25,238$23,693$30,707$25,025$26,812$34,032
Adjustments for Features0-1,231-1,342-2,861-6,066-3,192-3,848-9,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,766$22,044$23,896$20,832$24,641$21,833$22,964$25,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,212$3,064$0$3,809$1,001$2,132$4,174

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172015201520152015201520152015
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXHybridEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100  $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  $25  $25
Blind spot warning system       $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Rearview camera$200$200  $200  $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0  $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 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200 $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Panoramic sunroof       $1200
Rear spoiler  $200 $200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  $0  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  $25  $25
HD radio    $50  $50
Navigation system    $600  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  $25  $25
Surround sound    $250  $250
Traffic information    $25  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0 $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
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150$150
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
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 door panel trim       $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50     
Memory system, driver seat    $200  $200
Metal pedals     $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 $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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       $850
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,145$3,425$3,575$5,175$8,675$5,550$6,250$11,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280$1,430$3,030$6,530$3,405$4,105$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,231-1,342-2,861-6,066-3,192-3,848-9,026

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172015
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.0 in
Length172.0 in190.7 in
Width67.7 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.3 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 EX

Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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