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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: $24,177

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $6,773

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,160

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $6,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $21,985 $22,730
Base Invoice $24,480 $20,357 $21,047
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Package 2,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   349 349
Entune Audio with Navigation   525 525
Door sill trim plates   199 199
Floor mats   224 224
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Package 1,790    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   274 274
Entune Audio with Navigation   360 388
Door sill trim plates   135 135
Floor mats   139 139
Options (change) 4,000 1,297 1,297
Options (change) 3,575 908 936
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $30,950 $24,177 $24,922
Total Invoice $28,805 $22,160 $22,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,913
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,845
Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$30,950$24,177$24,922
Adjustments for Features-8600-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,090$24,177$24,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$245
Total Invoice$28,805$22,160$22,878
Adjustments for Features-8000-459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,005$22,160$22,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$259

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,450$5,590$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-8000-459

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20112018
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.2,821 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 in41.4 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
Toyota Corolla XLE

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%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

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%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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