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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: $12,338

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaAvalonAvalon
TrimEXBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $33,195 $36,435
Base Invoice $17,605 $29,876 $32,792
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 199 199
Rear spoiler 220 349 349
CD changer, remote 375    
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 126 126
Rear spoiler 169 219 219
CD changer, remote 288    
Options (change) 2,475 548 548
Options (change) 2,122 345 345
Destination 590 760 760
Total Price $22,165 $34,503 $37,743
Total Invoice $20,317 $30,981 $33,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,008
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,572
Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaAvalonAvalon
TrimEXBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,165$34,503$37,743
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-5,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$32,173$32,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$540
Total Invoice$20,317$30,981$33,897
Adjustments for Features0-2,092-4,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$28,889$29,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$491

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaAvalonAvalon
TrimEXBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $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
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$1,925$4,255$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,092-4,517

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length185.8 in197.6 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height55.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,573 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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