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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: $17,935

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $3,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202006
ModelRioOptima
TrimSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $19,100
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 130 85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 104 65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 480 2,180
Options (change) 395 1,795
Destination 965 590
Total Price $17,935 $21,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,045
Model Year20202006
ModelRioOptima
TrimSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)33/41 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$17,935$21,870
Adjustments for Features0-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,935$21,230

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202006
ModelRioOptima
TrimSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD player $125
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Total Value of Features$2,835$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-585

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202006
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in106.3 in
Length172.6 in185.8 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.6 ft3

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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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