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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: $506

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaCorolla
TrimEXLE Eco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $19,385
Base Invoice $18,510 $17,949
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300 1,965
Rear spoiler 200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   349
Door sill trim plates   199
Bodyside moldings   209
Floor mats   224
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160 1,803
Rear spoiler 160  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   274
Door sill trim plates   135
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   139
Options (change) 2,150 2,946
Options (change) 1,900 2,476
Destination 675 895
Total Price $22,720 $23,226
Total Invoice $21,085 $21,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $859
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,018
Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaCorolla
TrimEXLE Eco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,720$23,226
Adjustments for Features0-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$21,861
Total Invoice$21,085$21,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$20,067

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaCorolla
TrimEXLE Eco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation app $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,775$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,253

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082018
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.2,855 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 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Navigation app50No
Satellite radio200No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

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