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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: $18,653

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $4,982

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,755

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $15,615 $15,450
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $14,131 $13,981
Premium Package 1,300 1,300    
Convenience Package 970 800    
Audio Value Package     200  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,400 1,400
Floor mats     88 88
Antilock brakes (ABS)     300 300
Alloy wheels     390  
Extra Value Package 1       900
CD changer, in-dash       200
Premium Package 1,160 1,160    
Convenience Package 865 715    
Audio Value Package     180  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,159 1,159
Floor mats     55 55
Antilock brakes (ABS)     258 258
Alloy wheels     312  
Extra Value Package 1       810
CD changer, in-dash       150
Options (change) 2,270 2,100 2,378 2,888
Options (change) 2,025 1,875 1,964 2,432
Destination 675 675 660 660
Total Price $23,635 $23,915 $18,653 $18,998
Total Invoice $21,955 $22,215 $16,755 $17,073

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $468
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG28/37 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$23,635$23,915$18,653$18,998
Adjustments for Features-5,505-5,2050-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,130$18,710$18,653$18,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$55$0
Total Invoice$21,955$22,215$16,755$17,073
Adjustments for Features-5,114-4,8350-359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,841$17,380$16,755$16,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$41$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
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$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  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,800$5,500$295$695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,505$5,205$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,114-4,8350-359

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092008
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.2,530 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 LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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