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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: $24,543

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $10,357

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,982

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $10,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaCorolla
TrimSXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $18,860
Base Invoice $24,760 $17,256
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400 1,300
Premium Package 2,950  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490
Power Package   635
Floor mats   199
Satellite radio   449
Sunroof   890
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250 1,105
Premium Package 2,635  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192
Power Package   508
Floor mats   130
Satellite radio   359
Sunroof   712
Options (change) 7,650 4,963
Options (change) 6,822 4,006
Destination 750 720
Total Price $34,900 $24,543
Total Invoice $32,332 $21,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,291
Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaCorolla
TrimSXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,900$24,543
Adjustments for Features-6,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,360$24,543
Total Invoice$32,332$21,982
Adjustments for Features-6,0590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,273$21,982

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaCorolla
TrimSXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,200$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122009
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 SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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