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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: $19,169

Toyota Corolla L   
Difference: $1,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,016

Toyota Corolla L   
Difference: $904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimLXEXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,400 $19,100 $17,300
Base Invoice $15,245 $17,605 $16,349
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795 795  
Floor mats 85 85 225
2.7L V6 1,550 1,300  
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Bodyside moldings     209
4-speed automatic     600
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710 710  
Floor mats 65 65 140
2.7L V6 1,150 1,020  
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,160    
Bodyside moldings     125
4-speed automatic     567
Options (change) 3,680 2,180 1,034
Options (change) 3,085 1,795 832
Destination 590 590 835
Total Price $20,670 $21,870 $19,169
Total Invoice $18,920 $19,990 $18,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,503
Model Year200620062016
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimLXEXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6170hp V6132hp I4
TransmissionT4T4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16195/65-15
Total Price$20,670$21,870$19,169
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,670$19,545$17,409
Cost Above Minimum$1,125$0$0
Total Invoice$18,920$19,990$18,016
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-1,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,920$17,865$16,362
Cost Above Minimum$1,055$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year200620062016
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimLXEXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player $50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,100$4,425$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,125-1,654

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in182.6 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,820 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla L

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

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