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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: $20,675

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $483

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,265

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $229

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla iM
TrimLXEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,755 $19,895 $18,750
Base Invoice $15,810 $18,510 $17,361
Appearance Package 1,000    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,395    
Stability control 650 650  
Rear spoiler 200 200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     349
Floor mats     185
Bodyside moldings     239
7-speed shiftable CVT     740
Appearance Package 890    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Stability control 580 580  
Rear spoiler 160 160  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     274
Floor mats     125
Bodyside moldings     155
7-speed shiftable CVT     684
Options (change) 3,245 850 1,513
Options (change) 2,780 740 1,238
Destination 675 675 895
Total Price $20,675 $21,420 $21,158
Total Invoice $19,265 $19,925 $19,494

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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: $422
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $564
Model Year200820082017
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla iM
TrimLXEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4162hp I4137hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$20,675$21,420$21,158
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,675$19,770$19,348
Cost Above Minimum$905$0$0
Total Invoice$19,265$19,925$19,494
Adjustments for Features0-1,535-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,265$18,390$17,826
Cost Above Minimum$875$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year200820082017
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla iM
TrimLXEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$1,625$3,275$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,535-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year20082017
ModelOptimaCorolla iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in102.4 in
Length186.4 in170.5 in
Width71.1 in69.3 in
Height58.3 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.80.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla iM

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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