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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,881

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaAvalon
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $34,665
Base Invoice $24,480 $30,504
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 2,000  
Preferred Accessory Package   347
Stability control   650
Navigation system   2,000
Satellite radio   449
Premium Package 1,790  
Technology Package 1,785  
Preferred Accessory Package   236
Stability control   520
Navigation system   1,700
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 4,000 3,446
Options (change) 3,575 2,815
Destination 750 720
Total Price $30,950 $38,831
Total Invoice $28,805 $34,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,226
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,555
Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaAvalon
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,950$38,831
Adjustments for Features-3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,605$38,831
Total Invoice$28,805$34,039
Adjustments for Features-3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,484$34,039

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaAvalon
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,875$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3210

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in111.0 in
Length190.7 in197.2 in
Width72.1 in72.8 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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