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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,266

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $10,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,192

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $10,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $21,985 $22,730
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $20,357 $21,047
Technology Package 5,000 5,250 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350    
Cargo net 50 50 50 49 49
Cargo mat 95 95      
Cargo tray 80 80 80    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       349 349
Floor mats       224 224
All-weather floor mats       239 239
Entune Audio with Navigation       525 525
Technology Package 4,618 4,831 2,727    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291    
Cargo net 42 42 42 32 32
Cargo mat 78 78      
Cargo tray 67 67 67    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       274 274
Floor mats       139 139
All-weather floor mats       135 135
Entune Audio with Navigation       360 388
Options (change) 5,575 5,825 3,480 1,386 1,386
Options (change) 5,096 5,309 3,127 940 968
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 0 0
Total Price $37,460 $37,011 $34,875 $24,266 $25,011
Total Invoice $34,743 $34,028 $32,402 $22,192 $22,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,495
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$37,460$37,011$34,875$24,266$25,011
Adjustments for Features-4,850-4,550-5,0750-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,610$32,461$29,800$24,266$24,511
Cost Above Minimum$2,810$2,661$0$0$245
Total Invoice$34,743$34,028$32,402$22,192$22,910
Adjustments for Features-4,498-4,183-4,7150-458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,245$29,845$27,687$22,192$22,452
Cost Above Minimum$2,558$2,158$0$0$260

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
911 assist$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Fog lights  $125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats   $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,850$8,550$9,075$4,000$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$4,550$5,075$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,498-4,183-4,7150-458

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in182.6 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested215036%
Total Not Requested382564%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested200034%
Total Not Requested382566%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested177558%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested4035%
Total Not Requested7565%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested4035%
Total Not Requested7565%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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