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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Camry Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Camry Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,314

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009200920092009
ModelOptimaCamryCamryCamryCamryCamry
TrimEXSEXLESE V6XLE V6Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $21,815 $25,575 $25,490 $28,695 $26,150
Base Invoice $17,605 $19,633 $23,016 $22,939 $25,823 $23,796
Leather Package 1,000          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795          
Floor mats 85 199 199 199 199 199
Rear spoiler 220 200   200    
CD changer, remote 375          
Sunroof   940   940   940
Convenience Package   275   275    
Leather seating surfaces   1,300 1,050 1,300   1,300
Heated mirrors   30   30   30
Upgrade Package           1,150
Leather Package 890          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710          
Floor mats 65 126 126 126 126 126
Rear spoiler 169 160   160    
CD changer, remote 288          
Sunroof   752   752   752
Convenience Package   220   220    
Leather seating surfaces   1,040 840 1,040   1,040
Heated mirrors   24   24   24
Upgrade Package           989
Options (change) 2,475 2,944 1,249 2,944 199 3,619
Options (change) 2,122 2,322 966 2,322 126 2,931
Destination 590 720 720 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $22,165 $25,479 $27,544 $29,154 $29,614 $27,889
Total Invoice $20,317 $22,675 $24,702 $25,981 $26,669 $24,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Camry

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,869
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,871
Model Year200620092009200920092009
ModelOptimaCamryCamryCamryCamryCamry
TrimEXSEXLESE V6XLE V6Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4158hp I4158hp I4268hp V6268hp V6187hp I4 H
TransmissionT4M5A5T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6160, 6440, 8160, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$22,165$25,479$27,544$29,154$29,614$27,889
Adjustments for Features-5600-2,015-1,100-2,215-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,605$25,479$25,529$28,054$27,399$25,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$5$55$2,580$1,925$0
Total Invoice$20,317$22,675$24,702$25,981$26,669$24,847
Adjustments for Features-5130-1,807-980-1,995-2,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,804$22,675$22,895$25,001$24,674$22,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$220$2,326$1,999$20

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year200620092009200920092009
ModelOptimaCamryCamryCamryCamryCamry
TrimEXSEXLESE V6XLE V6Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0    
5-speed automatic  $900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 $250$250
Sunshade, rear  $125 $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control     $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net  $40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50 $50$50
Rear air vents  $100 $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 $100$100
Cassette player$50     
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325$325
CD changer, remote$200     
CD player$125$125 $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300    $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$2,550$1,990$4,005$3,090$4,205$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0$2,015$1,100$2,215$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-5130-1,807-980-1,995-2,152

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaCamry
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length185.8 in189.2 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry SE V6

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry XLE V6

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0No
JBL, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%

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