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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: $20,830

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $7,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,174

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $7,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorolla iM
TrimEXEX TurboSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $18,850
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $17,454
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Display Audio with Navigation       900
Floor mats       185
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635  
Display Audio with Navigation       700
Floor mats       125
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,350 1,085
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,885 825
Destination 750 750 750 895
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $20,830
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $19,174

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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: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,776
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorolla iM
TrimEXEX TurboSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4137hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,600$20,830
Adjustments for Features-4,690-4,690-5,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,610$25,510$26,285$20,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$29,395$19,174
Adjustments for Features-4,360-4,362-4,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,950$23,728$24,451$19,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,778$2,501$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorolla iM
TrimEXEX TurboSXBase
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$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
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Temporary spare tire $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,500$6,500$7,125$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$4,690$5,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,360-4,362-4,9440

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaCorolla iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in170.5 in
Width72.1 in69.3 in
Height57.3 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.40.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested2759%
Total Not Requested283091%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested2759%
Total Not Requested283091%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested2759%
Total Not Requested273091%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla iM

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