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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: $30,200

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $7,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $5,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaAvalon
TrimEX TurboSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $34,065
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $29,976
Premium Package 2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,900
Preferred Accessory Package     347
Stability control     650
Satellite radio     449
Premium Package 2,635 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,625
Preferred Accessory Package     236
Stability control     520
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 3,346
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 2,740
Destination 750 750 620
Total Price $30,200 $31,600 $38,031
Total Invoice $28,090 $29,395 $33,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,926
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,334
Model Year201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaAvalon
TrimEX TurboSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,200$31,600$38,031
Adjustments for Features-95-6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,105$30,955$38,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$28,090$29,395$33,336
Adjustments for Features-88-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,002$28,795$33,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$793$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaAvalon
TrimEX TurboSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
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$4,800$5,350$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-88-6000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122007
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.3,490 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested90029%
Total Not Requested220571%

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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested210570%

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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