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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: $22,754

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,081

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,993

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimEXSXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $19,195
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $17,773
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200  
Plus Package     2,300
Bodyside moldings     209
Floor mats     225
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Navigation system 1,075 1,075  
Plus Package     2,130
Bodyside moldings     125
Floor mats     140
Options (change) 3,470 3,300 2,734
Options (change) 3,100 2,950 2,395
Destination 675 675 825
Total Price $24,835 $25,115 $22,754
Total Invoice $23,030 $23,290 $20,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $591
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $655
Model Year200920092015
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimEXSXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,835$25,115$22,754
Adjustments for Features-1,490-1,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,345$23,925$22,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$23,030$23,290$20,993
Adjustments for Features-1,382-1,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,648$22,186$20,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$538$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year200920092015
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimEXSXS
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  
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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$3,650$3,350$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$1,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,382-1,1040

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in182.6 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested220073%
Total Not Requested80027%

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