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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: $19,939

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $1,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,347

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $1,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $18,045 $16,570 $16,674
Sunroof 800   420
Rear spoiler 200    
Premium Package   860  
Floor mats   200 200
Bodyside moldings   209 209
4-speed automatic     830
Sunroof 715   373
Rear spoiler 160    
Premium Package   765  
Floor mats   127 127
Bodyside moldings   125 125
4-speed automatic     765
Options (change) 1,000 1,269 1,659
Options (change) 875 1,017 1,390
Destination 640 760 760
Total Price $21,035 $19,939 $20,409
Total Invoice $19,560 $18,347 $18,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $339
Model Year200720122012
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG26/34 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,035$19,939$20,409
Adjustments for Features-9400-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,095$19,939$20,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$320
Total Invoice$19,560$18,347$18,824
Adjustments for Features-8740-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,686$18,347$18,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$339

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year200720122012
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
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  
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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  
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$2,235$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-8740-138

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in102.4 in
Length186.4 in178.7 in
Width71.1 in69.3 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,745 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

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

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