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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,337

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOptimaAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEXTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $29,575 $31,625 $34,665
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,423 $27,829 $30,504
Leather Package 1,000      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 85      
Rear spoiler 220      
CD changer, remote 375      
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347 347
Sunroof   860    
Leather Package 890      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Floor mats 65      
Rear spoiler 169      
CD changer, remote 288      
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236 236
Sunroof   688    
Options (change) 2,475 1,207 347 347
Options (change) 2,122 924 236 236
Destination 590 720 720 720
Total Price $22,165 $31,502 $32,692 $35,732
Total Invoice $20,317 $28,067 $28,785 $31,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,342
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOptimaAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEXTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9?, 9360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,165$31,502$32,692$35,732
Adjustments for Features0-1,580-1,230-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$29,922$31,462$32,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,540$2,505
Total Invoice$20,317$28,067$28,785$31,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,408-1,083-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$26,659$27,702$28,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,043$1,891

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOptimaAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEXTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,980$3,630$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580$1,230$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,408-1,083-2,910

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length185.8 in197.2 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height55.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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