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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: $18,110

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $5,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020182018201820182018201820182018
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $22,500 $24,300 $25,995 $23,500 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 350
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 95   95 95  
Floor mats 130 135 135 135 135        
Cargo net   50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291 291 291 291 291 291
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67
Cargo mat 78 78 78 78 78   78 78  
Floor mats 104 108 108 108 108        
Cargo net   42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42
Options (change) 655 710 710 710 710 480 575 575 480
Options (change) 540 586 586 586 586 400 478 478 400
Destination 965 895 895 895 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $18,110 $24,105 $25,905 $27,600 $25,105 $26,975 $32,460 $31,761 $31,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,064
Model Year202020182018201820182018201820182018
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4185hp I4178hp I4154hp I4 H185hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp 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?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/65-16205/65-16205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$18,110$24,105$25,905$27,600$25,105$26,975$32,460$31,761$31,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,130-1,755-2,305-3,055-4,955-5,530-5,230-8,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,110$21,975$24,150$25,295$22,050$22,020$26,930$26,531$23,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$3,320$75$45$4,955$4,556$1,045

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020182018201820182018201820182018
ModelRioOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
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 
Heated steering wheel      $100$100 
Proximity key   $250 $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125 $125$125$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$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200  $200$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100$100  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250$250  $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150       $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125 $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents     $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
Panoramic sunroof        $1200
Rear spoiler    $200   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
HD radio      $50$50 
Navigation system      $600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0        
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250$250 
Traffic information      $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio      $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25 $25$25$25$25
Detailed driving style feedback   $100  $100$100 
Fog lights    $125   $125
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
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
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats     $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals        $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat        $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100 $100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels        $350
Performance steering system (optional)        $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$1,770$3,900$3,525$4,075$4,825$6,725$7,300$7,000$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130$1,755$2,305$3,055$4,955$5,530$5,230$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,052-1,655-2,157-2,937-4,628-5,132-4,808-8,244

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202018
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 S

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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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