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2018 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,800

2012 Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

2012 Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaOptima
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $25,700
Base Invoice $28,752 $24,020
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 5,000  
Premium Technology Package   5,350
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 4,618  
Premium Technology Package   4,780
Options (change) 5,350 5,350
Options (change) 4,909 4,780
Destination 895 750
Total Price $37,235 $31,800
Total Invoice $34,556 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,503
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaOptima
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,235$31,800
Adjustments for Features-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,460$31,800
Total Invoice$34,556$29,550
Adjustments for Features-3,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,053$29,550

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Features Comparison: 2018 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaOptima
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,625$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5030

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See a complete comparison of 2018 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: 2018 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.0 in
Length191.1 in190.7 in
Width73.2 in72.1 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2018 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
2018 Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested220037%
Total Not Requested377563%

Option Package Details
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested542584%
Total Not Requested103016%

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