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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: $20,753

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $2,882

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,607

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $3,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimEXSXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $17,880
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $16,179
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Power Package     605
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,400
Floor mats     88
CD changer, in-dash     200
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Power Package     484
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,159
Floor mats     55
CD changer, in-dash     150
Options (change) 2,270 2,100 2,293
Options (change) 2,025 1,875 1,848
Destination 675 675 580
Total Price $23,635 $23,915 $20,753
Total Invoice $21,955 $22,215 $18,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,098
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,278
Model Year200920092006
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimEXSXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17195/55-16
Total Price$23,635$23,915$20,753
Adjustments for Features-4,980-4,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,655$19,310$20,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$0
Total Invoice$21,955$22,215$18,607
Adjustments for Features-4,626-4,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,329$17,937$18,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$608$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year200920092006
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimEXSXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,550$5,175$570
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$4,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,626-4,2780

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in102.4 in
Length189.0 in178.3 in
Width71.1 in66.9 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,670 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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