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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: $19,675

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $779

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,375

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,755 $19,895 $19,195
Base Invoice $15,810 $18,510 $17,773
Stability control 650 650  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,395    
Rear spoiler 200 200  
Bodyside moldings     209
Floor mats     225
Stability control 580 580  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Rear spoiler 160 160  
Bodyside moldings     125
Floor mats     140
Options (change) 2,245 850 434
Options (change) 1,890 740 265
Destination 675 675 825
Total Price $19,675 $21,420 $20,454
Total Invoice $18,375 $19,925 $18,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $288
Model Year200820082015
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4162hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,675$21,420$20,454
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,675$18,720$18,569
Cost Above Minimum$955$0$0
Total Invoice$18,375$19,925$18,863
Adjustments for Features0-2,512-1,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,375$17,413$17,125
Cost Above Minimum$962$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year200820082015
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Fog lights $125$125
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$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,475$4,175$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,512-1,738

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in182.6 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

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

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