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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelOptimaAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEXXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid XLE TouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $34,140 $36,080 $39,120 $36,470 $37,800 $41,700
Base Invoice $18,510 $30,726 $32,473 $35,261 $32,823 $34,019 $37,530
Convenience Package 700            
Appearance Package 700            
Stability control 650            
Premium Package 1,300            
Floor mats   225 225 225 225 225 225
Convenience Package 625            
Appearance Package 625            
Stability control 580            
Premium Package 1,160            
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140 140
Options (change) 3,350 225 225 225 225 225 225
Options (change) 2,990 140 140 140 140 140 140
Destination 675 825 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $23,920 $35,190 $37,130 $40,170 $37,520 $38,850 $42,750
Total Invoice $22,175 $31,691 $33,438 $36,226 $33,788 $34,984 $38,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,039
Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelOptimaAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEXXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid XLE TouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H156hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T6T6T6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8?, 9785, 11?, 8?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,920$35,190$37,130$40,170$37,520$38,850$42,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,640-2,940-5,365-1,565-2,865-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,920$33,550$34,190$34,805$35,955$35,985$37,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$640$1,255$2,405$2,435$3,910
Total Invoice$22,175$31,691$33,438$36,226$33,788$34,984$38,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,477-2,648-4,838-1,409-2,580-4,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,175$30,214$30,790$31,388$32,379$32,404$33,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$576$1,174$2,165$2,190$3,518

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelOptimaAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEXXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid XLE TouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100   
CVT    $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125      
Sunshade, rear, power   $225  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  $175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0 $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0 $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  $25  
Voice control for external devices   $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75  $75
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150  $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100      
Door sill trim plates$100  $100  $100
Heated second row seats   $200  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$2,125$3,765$5,065$7,490$3,690$4,990$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640$2,940$5,365$1,565$2,865$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,477-2,648-4,838-1,409-2,580-4,763

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.0 in
Length186.4 in195.2 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

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

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