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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,246

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelOptimaAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEXTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $29,575 $31,625 $34,665
Base Invoice $19,620 $26,423 $27,829 $30,504
Premium Package 2,200      
Navigation system 1,200 4,155 2,940 2,000
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347 347
Stability control   650 650 650
Heated front seats   440 440  
Satellite radio   449 449 449
Premium Package 1,960      
Navigation system 1,075 3,391 2,405 1,700
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236 236
Stability control   520 520 520
Heated front seats   352 352  
Satellite radio   359 359 359
Options (change) 3,400 6,041 4,826 3,446
Options (change) 3,035 4,858 3,872 2,815
Destination 695 720 720 720
Total Price $25,090 $36,336 $37,171 $38,831
Total Invoice $23,350 $32,001 $32,421 $34,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,876
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelOptimaAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEXTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 12360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,090$36,336$37,171$38,831
Adjustments for Features0-880-430-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$35,456$36,741$36,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,285$1,170
Total Invoice$23,350$32,001$32,421$34,039
Adjustments for Features0-775-375-1,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,350$31,226$32,046$32,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$820$880

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2010200820082008
ModelOptimaAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEXTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
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  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0 $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
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$2,500$3,380$2,930$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880$430$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775-375-1,933

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20102008
ModelOptimaAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.0 in
Length189.0 in197.2 in
Width71.1 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152571%
Total Not Requested62529%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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