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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: $19,308

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $942

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,388

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $2,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220072007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $15,515 $15,350
Base Invoice $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $14,040 $13,891
Audio Value Package           200  
Side curtain airbags           655 655
Stability control           650 650
4-speed automatic           800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS)           390 390
Floor mats           88 88
Alloy wheels           390  
Extra Value Package 1             900
Audio Value Package           180  
Side curtain airbags           563 563
Stability control           559 559
4-speed automatic           724 724
Antilock brakes (ABS)           335 335
Floor mats           55 55
Alloy wheels           312  
Extra Value Package 1             810
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 3,173 3,483
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 2,728 3,046
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 620 620
Total Price $20,250 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450 $19,308 $19,453
Total Invoice $19,845 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770 $17,388 $17,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,240
Model Year2012201220122012201220072007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$20,250$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450$19,308$19,453
Adjustments for Features0-4,400-4,400-5,050-3,150-345-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,250$19,550$21,450$22,200$23,300$18,963$18,908
Cost Above Minimum$700$0$1,900$2,650$3,750$55$0
Total Invoice$19,845$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770$17,388$17,557
Adjustments for Features0-4,120-4,120-4,728-2,950-311-492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,845$18,305$20,085$20,782$21,820$17,077$17,065
Cost Above Minimum$1,540$0$1,780$2,477$3,515$12$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220122012201220072007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic     $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Rear spoiler   $200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Compass $0$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback    $100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$50  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   
Total Value of Features$2,250$6,650$6,650$7,300$5,400$2,595$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400$4,400$5,050$3,150$345$545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,120-4,120-4,728-2,950-311-492

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122007
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in178.3 in
Width72.1 in66.9 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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