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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaAvalon
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $33,965
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $29,888
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50  
Preferred Accessory Package     347
Stability control     650
Navigation system     1,900
Satellite radio     449
Adaptive cruise control     600
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42  
Preferred Accessory Package     236
Stability control     520
Navigation system     1,625
Satellite radio     359
Adaptive cruise control     480
Options (change) 5,200 400 3,946
Options (change) 4,713 333 3,220
Destination 850 850 580
Total Price $35,990 $37,290 $38,491
Total Invoice $33,428 $34,618 $33,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,906
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaAvalon
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,990$37,290$38,491
Adjustments for Features-3,925-4,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,065$33,065$38,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,428$34,618$33,688
Adjustments for Features-3,646-3,9220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,782$30,696$33,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaAvalon
TrimSXSX LimitedLimited
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,350$8,650$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$4,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,646-3,9220

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20162006
ModelOptimaAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.0 in
Length191.1 in197.2 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated second row seats200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60012%
Total Not Requested440088%

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 mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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