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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: $850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020201020102010
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $17,995 $20,995 $21,975
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 130 95    
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 104 75    
Options (change) 480 95 0 0
Options (change) 395 75 0 0
Destination 965 695 695 695
Total Price $17,935 $18,785 $21,690 $22,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,981
Model Year2020201020102010
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$17,935$18,785$21,690$22,670
Adjustments for Features-1,6900-4,380-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,245$18,785$17,310$18,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$905

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2020201020102010
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key   $250
Remote keyless entry$225 $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50  
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,485$795$5,175$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0$4,380$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments-1280-4,102-4,140

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202010
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in107.1 in
Length172.6 in189.0 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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