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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: $18,030

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $5,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020172017201720172017201720172017
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $22,200 $24,140 $25,995 $25,440 $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 350
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95   95 95    
Floor mats 130 135 135 135          
Cargo net   50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291 291 291 291 291 291
Cargo mat 78 78 78 78   78 78    
Floor mats 104 108 108 108          
Cargo net   42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42
Options (change) 575 630 630 630 400 495 495 400 400
Options (change) 473 519 519 519 333 411 411 333 333
Destination 965 895 895 895 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $18,030 $23,725 $25,665 $27,520 $26,735 $32,380 $31,681 $28,150 $37,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,172
Model Year202020172017201720172017201720172017
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4185hp I4178hp I4154hp I4 H185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6S7T6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/65-16205/65-16205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,030$23,725$25,665$27,520$26,735$32,380$31,681$28,150$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,355-1,755-2,355-4,680-5,555-5,355-4,755-12,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,030$22,370$23,910$25,165$22,055$26,825$26,326$23,395$24,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$1,855$3,110$0$4,770$4,271$1,340$2,475

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020172017201720172017201720172017
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
7-speed automated manual  $1200      
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed        $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125$125$125 $125
Sunshades, second row       $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Around view cameras        $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial        $200
Automatic braking, low-speed        $200
Blind spot warning system        $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear        $100
Forward collision warning        $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning        $200
Obstacle detection, rear        $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150      $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $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$0
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack      $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger      $0  
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)       $0 
Body kit   $0 $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200 $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0$0
Panoramic sunroof        $1200
Rear spoiler       $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD player $125$125 $125    
HD radio     $50$50 $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50 $50    
Navigation system     $600$600 $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0        
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250 $250
Traffic information     $25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100 $100
Wireless charging station        $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25 $25   $25
Auto-dimming headlights        $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100$100  
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting        $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25$25  
LED headlights        $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights        $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10        
Visor mirror, passenger$10        
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats        $300
Door sill trim plates      $100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats    $200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats        $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals       $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat        $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Stain-resistant fabric   $100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels        $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels       $350 
Performance steering system (optional)       $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,945$3,300$3,700$4,300$6,625$7,500$7,300$6,700$14,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355$1,755$2,355$4,680$5,555$5,355$4,755$12,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,306-1,656-2,205-4,373-5,157-4,924-4,434-11,935

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202017
ModelRioOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in110.4 in
Length172.6 in191.1 in
Width67.9 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX 1.6T

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid Premium

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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