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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: $20,925

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,382

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXHybrid EXSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $18,230 $18,180
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $16,896 $16,821
Navigation system 1,400 1,400      
Premium Package 2,950 2,950   570 860
Premium Interior Package       300 505
Entune       1,030 1,030
Navigation system 1,250 1,250      
Premium Package 2,635 2,635   507 765
Premium Interior Package       267 449
Entune       917 917
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 0 1,900 2,395
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 0 1,691 2,131
Destination 800 800 800 795 795
Total Price $28,800 $31,950 $32,750 $20,925 $21,370
Total Invoice $26,780 $29,725 $30,355 $19,382 $19,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,908
Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXHybrid EXSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,800$31,950$32,750$20,925$21,370
Adjustments for Features-5,430-6,055-6,4100-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,370$25,895$26,340$20,925$20,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$2,970$555$0
Total Invoice$26,780$29,725$30,355$19,382$19,747
Adjustments for Features-5,049-5,633-5,9410-924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,731$24,092$24,414$19,382$18,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,361$2,683$559$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXHybrid EXSLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers   $0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive, small  $5  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals $75   
Partial leather seating sufaces $450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$7,125$7,750$8,105$1,695$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,430$6,055$6,410$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,049-5,633-5,9410-924

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20132013
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 Weight3,224 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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1003%
Total Not Requested303097%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1003%
Total Not Requested293097%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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