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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelOptimaCamryCamryCamryCamryCamry
TrimEXSEXLESE V6XLE V6Hybrid XLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $23,220 $24,775 $26,910 $30,115 $27,500
Base Invoice $18,510 $21,129 $22,547 $24,488 $27,404 $25,300
Stability control 650          
Premium Package 1,300          
Convenience Package 700 1,195 1,195 895   695
Appearance Package 700          
Rear spoiler 200          
Leather Package   1,490 1,650 1,050   1,160
Sunroof   915   915   915
Entune   1,050 1,050     1,050
Floor mats   200 200 200 200 200
Stability control 580          
Premium Package 1,160          
Convenience Package 625 1,064 1,064 797   619
Appearance Package 625          
Rear spoiler 160          
Leather Package   1,327 1,469 935   1,033
Sunroof   814   814   814
Entune   935 935     935
Floor mats   127 127 127 127 127
Options (change) 3,550 4,850 4,095 3,060 200 4,020
Options (change) 3,150 4,267 3,595 2,673 127 3,528
Destination 675 760 760 760 760 760
Total Price $24,120 $28,830 $29,630 $30,730 $31,075 $32,280
Total Invoice $22,335 $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: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,174
Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelOptimaCamryCamryCamryCamryCamry
TrimEXSEXLESE V6XLE V6Hybrid XLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4178hp I4178hp I4268hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,120$28,830$29,630$30,730$31,075$32,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,815-1,940-1,815-1,940-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$27,015$27,690$28,915$29,135$30,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$1,900$2,120$3,125
Total Invoice$22,335$26,156$26,902$27,921$28,291$29,588
Adjustments for Features0-1,647-1,761-1,649-1,766-1,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$24,509$25,141$26,272$26,525$27,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$632$1,763$2,016$3,117

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelOptimaCamryCamryCamryCamryCamry
TrimEXSEXLESE V6XLE V6Hybrid XLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125$125
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $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
USB port $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
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
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$2,300$4,115$4,240$4,115$4,240$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815$1,940$1,815$1,940$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,647-1,761-1,649-1,766-1,962

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Camry

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaCamry
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in189.2 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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 seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
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 seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
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 seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

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 seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
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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