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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,464

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaCorolla
TrimEXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $18,860
Base Invoice $18,510 $17,256
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200  
Floor mats   199
CD changer, in-dash   200
Sunroof   890
Leather seating surfaces   1,490
Power Package   635
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,190
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160  
Floor mats   130
CD changer, in-dash   150
Sunroof   712
Leather seating surfaces   1,192
Power Package   508
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,078
Options (change) 2,150 4,604
Options (change) 1,900 3,770
Destination 675 720
Total Price $22,720 $24,184
Total Invoice $21,085 $21,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,510
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaCorolla
TrimEXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$22,720$24,184
Adjustments for Features-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,805$24,184
Total Invoice$21,085$21,746
Adjustments for Features-8490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,236$21,746

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaCorolla
TrimEXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,500$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8490

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082009
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.2,965 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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