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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: $22,013

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $12,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,730

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $12,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $16,520 $18,960
Base Invoice $24,760 $15,115 $17,347
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400 1,300 1,300
Premium Package 2,950    
Extra Value Package #3   355  
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,490
Floor mats   199 199
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   890 890
Power Package     635
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250 1,105 1,105
Premium Package 2,635    
Extra Value Package #3   319  
Leather seating surfaces   1,240 1,192
Floor mats   130 130
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   712 712
Power Package     508
Options (change) 7,650 4,743 4,963
Options (change) 6,822 3,865 4,006
Destination 750 750 750
Total Price $34,900 $22,013 $24,673
Total Invoice $32,332 $19,730 $22,103

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,404
Model Year201220102010
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4132hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
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$34,900$22,013$24,673
Adjustments for Features-6,6900-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,210$22,013$24,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510
Total Invoice$32,332$19,730$22,103
Adjustments for Features-6,1980-134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,134$19,730$21,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,239

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201220102010
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,350$1,660$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,690$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1980-134

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122010
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 S

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%
Extra Value Package #3
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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