Kia Optima Kia Optima 2010 Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,919

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $771

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,210

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $1,105

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $17,600 $17,770
Base Invoice $19,620 $20,370 $16,284 $16,469
Premium Package   2,000 2,150  
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Floor mats     200 200
Deluxe Audio       520
Sunroof       890
4-speed automatic       830
Premium Package   1,790 1,914  
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Floor mats     127 127
Deluxe Audio       462
Sunroof       793
4-speed automatic       768
Options (change) 0 2,000 2,559 2,649
Options (change) 0 1,790 2,166 2,275
Destination 695 695 760 760
Total Price $21,690 $24,670 $20,919 $21,179
Total Invoice $20,315 $22,855 $19,210 $19,504

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Optima dealer quotes or Toyota Corolla dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $994
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $548
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG26/34 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,690$24,670$20,919$21,179
Adjustments for Features-1,765-3,4650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,925$21,205$20,919$21,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,280$0$110
Total Invoice$20,315$22,855$19,210$19,504
Adjustments for Features-1,653-3,2100-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,662$19,645$19,210$19,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$983$0$156

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2010201020112011
ModelOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Sunshade, rear $125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
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  
Interior ambient lighting$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  
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $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$3,900$5,600$2,135$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$3,465$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,653-3,2100-138

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20102011
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in102.4 in
Length189.0 in178.7 in
Width71.1 in69.3 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,745 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested172577%
Total Not Requested52523%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.