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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelOptimaCamryCamryCamryCamryCamry
TrimEXSEXLESE V6XLE V6Hybrid XLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $23,220 $24,775 $26,910 $30,115 $27,500
Base Invoice $17,605 $21,129 $22,547 $24,488 $27,404 $25,300
Leather Package 1,000 1,490 1,650 1,050   1,160
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795          
Floor mats 85 200 200 200 200 200
Rear spoiler 220          
Convenience Package   1,195 1,195 895   695
Sunroof   915   915   915
Entune   1,050 1,050     1,050
Leather Package 890 1,327 1,469 935   1,033
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710          
Floor mats 65 127 127 127 127 127
Rear spoiler 169          
Convenience Package   1,064 1,064 797   619
Sunroof   814   814   814
Entune   935 935     935
Options (change) 2,100 4,850 4,095 3,060 200 4,020
Options (change) 1,834 4,267 3,595 2,673 127 3,528
Destination 590 760 760 760 760 760
Total Price $21,790 $28,830 $29,630 $30,730 $31,075 $32,280
Total Invoice $20,029 $26,156 $26,902 $27,921 $28,291 $29,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Camry

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,598
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelOptimaCamryCamryCamryCamryCamry
TrimEXSEXLESE V6XLE V6Hybrid XLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4178hp I4178hp I4268hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$21,790$28,830$29,630$30,730$31,075$32,280
Adjustments for Features0-3,890-4,015-3,890-4,015-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$24,940$25,615$26,840$27,060$28,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$1,900$2,120$3,125
Total Invoice$20,029$26,156$26,902$27,921$28,291$29,588
Adjustments for Features0-3,529-3,645-3,534-3,655-3,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$22,627$23,257$24,387$24,636$25,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630$1,760$2,009$3,098

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelOptimaCamryCamryCamryCamryCamry
TrimEXSEXLESE V6XLE V6Hybrid XLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
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
Rear air vents  $100 $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$1,700$5,590$5,715$5,590$5,715$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890$4,015$3,890$4,015$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,529-3,645-3,534-3,655-3,863

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaCamry
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length185.8 in189.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.4 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested55027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry SE V6

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

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 XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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