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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: $2,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020122012201220122012
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Universal garage door opener 350          
Floor mats 130          
Universal garage door opener 291          
Floor mats 104          
Options (change) 480 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 395 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 965 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $17,935 $20,250 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,902
Model Year202020122012201220122012
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$17,935$20,250$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450
Adjustments for Features-1,2850-4,550-4,550-5,275-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,650$20,250$19,400$21,300$21,975$23,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$1,900$2,575$3,900

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020122012201220122012
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote keyless entry$225 $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40     
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125$125
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150 
Compass$0 $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   $50
Metal pedals    $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$2,635$1,350$5,900$5,900$6,625$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0$4,550$4,550$5,275$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-970-4,260-4,260-4,938-2,950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202012
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in110.0 in
Length172.6 in190.7 in
Width67.9 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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