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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: $23,775

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,008

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $6,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXHybridLE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $26,500 $18,965 $19,195
Base Invoice $24,480 $24,760 $17,559 $17,773
Technology Package 2,000      
Premium Package 2,000   3,760 3,760
Premium Technology Package   5,000    
Floor mats     225 225
Plus Package       2,300
Technology Package 1,785      
Premium Package 1,790   3,484 3,482
Premium Technology Package   4,465    
Floor mats     140 140
Plus Package       2,130
Options (change) 4,000 5,000 3,985 6,285
Options (change) 3,575 4,465 3,624 5,752
Destination 750 750 825 825
Total Price $30,950 $32,250 $23,775 $26,305
Total Invoice $28,805 $29,975 $22,008 $24,350

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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: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,894
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXHybridLE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H140hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$30,950$32,250$23,775$26,305
Adjustments for Features-3,715-3,715-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,235$28,535$23,175$26,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0$3,130
Total Invoice$28,805$29,975$22,008$24,350
Adjustments for Features-3,458-3,453-5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,347$26,522$21,453$24,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0$2,897

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXHybridLE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Speaker lights$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75   
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,625$6,625$3,510$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,715$3,715$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,458-3,453-5550

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.6 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,801 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested140024%
Total Not Requested445076%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested305087%
Total Not Requested47513%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested252584%
Total Not Requested47516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested307587%
Total Not Requested47513%

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