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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla iM Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla iM Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,879

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $10,452

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,209

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $9,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorolla iM
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $18,850
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $17,454
Cargo net 50 50 50 49
Cargo mat 95 95    
Technology Package     3,000  
Display Audio with Navigation       900
Floor mats       185
Cargo net 42 42 42 35
Cargo mat 78 78    
Technology Package     2,727  
Display Audio with Navigation       700
Floor mats       125
Options (change) 145 145 3,050 1,134
Options (change) 120 120 2,769 860
Destination 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $32,030 $31,331 $34,445 $20,879
Total Invoice $29,767 $28,839 $32,044 $19,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla iM
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,039
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorolla iM
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4137hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,030$31,331$34,445$20,879
Adjustments for Features-3,255-3,105-9,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,775$28,226$24,990$20,879
Cost Above Minimum$3,785$3,236$0$0
Total Invoice$29,767$28,839$32,044$19,209
Adjustments for Features-3,025-2,858-8,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,742$25,981$23,248$19,209
Cost Above Minimum$3,494$2,733$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorolla iM
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,775$5,625$11,975$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$3,105$9,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,025-2,858-8,7960

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaCorolla iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in102.4 in
Length191.1 in170.5 in
Width73.2 in69.3 in
Height57.7 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.90.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested155050%
Total Not Requested152550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla iM

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Display Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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