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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: $23,226

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $1,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,320

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $2,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimEXSXLE Eco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $19,385
Base Invoice $19,620 $20,370 $17,949
Navigation system 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 2,200 2,000 1,965
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     349
Door sill trim plates     199
Bodyside moldings     209
Floor mats     224
Navigation system 1,075 1,075  
Premium Package 1,960 1,790 1,803
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     274
Door sill trim plates     135
Bodyside moldings     125
Floor mats     139
Options (change) 3,400 3,200 2,946
Options (change) 3,035 2,865 2,476
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $25,090 $25,870 $23,226
Total Invoice $23,350 $23,930 $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: $2,004
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,157
Model Year201020102018
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimEXSXLE Eco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,090$25,870$23,226
Adjustments for Features-500-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,040$25,870$23,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$23,350$23,930$21,320
Adjustments for Features-470-174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,303$23,930$21,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$627$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201020102018
ModelOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimEXSXLE Eco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$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$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Navigation app  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,850$4,800$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$190
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-174

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20102018
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.2,855 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 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%

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 Eco

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%

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