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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: $17,885

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $4,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202014201420142014201420142014
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXHybrid LXEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $21,500 $25,995 $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300
Universal garage door opener 350              
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Cargo net   50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 291              
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67
Cargo net   42 42 42 42 42 42 42
Options (change) 430 130 130 130 130 130 130 130
Options (change) 358 109 109 109 109 109 109 109
Destination 965 800 800 800 800 800 800 800
Total Price $17,885 $22,430 $26,925 $24,880 $32,925 $26,430 $28,430 $36,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,680
Model Year20202014201420142014201420142014
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXHybrid LXEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6T6T6T6T6
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$17,885$22,430$26,925$24,880$32,925$26,430$28,430$36,230
Adjustments for Features0-730-1,955-3,555-7,055-3,930-4,630-10,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,885$21,700$24,970$21,325$25,870$22,500$23,800$26,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$3,645$0$4,545$1,175$2,475$4,725

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202014201420142014201420142014
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXHybrid LXEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25  $25
Blind spot warning system       $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Rearview camera    $200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150       
Vehicle health reports    $0  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
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   
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Panoramic sunroof       $1200
Rear spoiler  $200 $200  $200
Infotainment 
App support    $0  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25  $25
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
HD radio    $50  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600  $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0       
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25  $25
Surround sound    $250  $250
Traffic information    $25  $25
Voice control for external devices    $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150$150$150$150
Compass$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$50     
Memory system, driver seat    $200  $200
Metal pedals     $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $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
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $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$2,020$2,750$3,975$5,575$9,075$5,950$6,650$12,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730$1,955$3,555$7,055$3,930$4,630$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-1,834-3,335-6,552-3,686-4,344-9,517

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202014
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in110.0 in
Length172.6 in190.7 in
Width67.9 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.3 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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