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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: $20,540

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,975

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,200 $26,500 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,480 $24,760 $16,570 $16,674
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Premium Package 2,250 2,150 2,000   860  
Entune         1,170 1,170
Floor mats         200 200
Sunroof           420
Technology Package 1,785 1,785 1,785      
Premium Package 2,010 1,920 1,790   765  
Entune         1,041 1,041
Floor mats         127 127
Sunroof           373
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 4,000 0 2,230 1,790
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 3,575 0 1,933 1,541
Destination 750 750 750 750 760 760
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $30,950 $27,250 $20,900 $20,540
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $28,805 $25,510 $19,263 $18,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,731
Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,700$29,600$30,950$27,250$20,900$20,540
Adjustments for Features-5,765-5,615-6,390-1,320-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,935$23,985$24,560$25,930$20,250$20,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$2,625$3,995$0$290
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$28,805$25,510$19,263$18,975
Adjustments for Features-5,360-5,223-5,947-1,236-5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,395$22,312$22,858$24,274$18,664$18,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,917$2,463$3,879$0$311

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic    $800 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200 $200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
Media drive, small   $5  
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75   
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$8,250$8,100$8,875$3,805$3,135$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,765$5,615$6,390$1,320$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,360-5,223-5,947-1,236-5990

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in178.7 in
Width72.1 in69.3 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2300100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

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