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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: $19,453

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $3,012

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,479

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $2,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $15,615 $15,450
Base Invoice $17,605 $14,131 $13,981
Floor mats 85 88 88
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795 300 300
Rear spoiler 220    
2.7L V6 1,300    
CD changer, remote 375    
Audio Value Package   200  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package   1,400 1,400
Alloy wheels   390  
4-speed automatic   800 800
Extra Value Package 1     900
CD changer, in-dash     200
Floor mats 65 55 55
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710 258 258
Rear spoiler 169    
2.7L V6 1,020    
CD changer, remote 288    
Audio Value Package   180  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package   1,159 1,159
Alloy wheels   312  
4-speed automatic   724 724
Extra Value Package 1     810
CD changer, in-dash     150
Options (change) 2,775 3,178 3,688
Options (change) 2,252 2,688 3,156
Destination 590 660 660
Total Price $22,465 $19,453 $19,798
Total Invoice $20,447 $17,479 $17,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,708
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionT4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$22,465$19,453$19,798
Adjustments for Features-1,4300-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,035$19,453$19,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$20,447$17,479$17,797
Adjustments for Features-1,3020-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,145$17,479$17,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$42$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar 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$3,175$1,745$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3020-360

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length185.8 in178.3 in
Width71.5 in66.9 in
Height55.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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