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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: $230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020082008
ModelRioOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $16,755 $19,895
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 130 85  
Stability control   650 650
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 104 65  
Stability control   580 580
Options (change) 480 735 650
Options (change) 395 645 580
Destination 965 675 675
Total Price $17,935 $18,165 $21,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,683
Model Year202020082008
ModelRioOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$17,935$18,165$21,220
Adjustments for Features-1,8850-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,050$18,165$17,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,095$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020082008
ModelRioOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Satellite radio$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0  
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt 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$2,560$675$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,885$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430-3,865

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202008
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in107.1 in
Length172.6 in186.4 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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