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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,130 Toyota Corolla LE | |||||||
| Difference: $2,620 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $17,678 Toyota Corolla LE | |||||||
| Difference: $3,137 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Corolla | Corolla |
| Trim | LX | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid | LE | S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,500 | $23,200 | $25,100 | $26,500 | $25,700 | $17,600 | $17,770 |
| Base Invoice | $19,095 | $21,675 | $23,455 | $24,760 | $24,020 | $16,284 | $16,469 |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 1,500 | ||||||
| Deluxe Audio | 570 | 520 | |||||
| Floor mats | 200 | 200 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 970 | ||||||
| Deluxe Audio | 507 | 462 | |||||
| Floor mats | 127 | 127 | |||||
| Options (change) | 1,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 770 | 720 |
| Options (change) | 970 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 634 | 589 |
| Destination | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 760 | 760 |
| Total Price | $21,750 | $23,950 | $25,850 | $27,250 | $26,450 | $19,130 | $19,250 |
| Total Invoice | $20,815 | $22,425 | $24,205 | $25,510 | $24,770 | $17,678 | $17,818 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,030 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,196 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Corolla | Corolla |
| Trim | LX | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid | LE | S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 200hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 166hp I4 H | 132hp I4 | 132hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | A4 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| 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) | 205/65-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 205/65-16 | 195/65-15 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $21,750 | $23,950 | $25,850 | $27,250 | $26,450 | $19,130 | $19,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,390 | -3,965 | -3,965 | -4,690 | -2,565 | -175 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,360 | $19,985 | $21,885 | $22,560 | $23,885 | $18,955 | $19,250 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $375 | $0 | $1,900 | $2,575 | $3,900 | $0 | $295 |
| Total Invoice | $20,815 | $22,425 | $24,205 | $25,510 | $24,770 | $17,678 | $17,818 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,330 | -3,713 | -3,713 | -4,391 | -2,402 | -162 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,485 | $18,712 | $20,492 | $21,119 | $22,368 | $17,516 | $17,818 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $773 | $0 | $1,780 | $2,407 | $3,656 | $0 | $302 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Corolla | Corolla |
| Trim | LX | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid | LE | S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Proximity key | $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 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| 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 | $2,675 | $5,250 | $5,250 | $5,975 | $3,850 | $1,460 | $1,285 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,390 | $3,965 | $3,965 | $4,690 | $2,565 | $175 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,330 | -3,713 | -3,713 | -4,391 | -2,402 | -162 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Optima | Corolla |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 102.4 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 178.7 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 69.3 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,207 lb. | 2,724 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 43.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.7 in | 36.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 0 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Cruise control | 150 | Yes |
| Remote keyless entry | 225 | Yes |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Deluxe Audio | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 5% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Deluxe Audio | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 325 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 7% |
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