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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: $23,953

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $7,997

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,021

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $7,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXHybrid EXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $31,950 $21,985 $22,730
Base Invoice $25,040 $29,555 $20,357 $21,047
Premium Package 2,950      
Navigation system 1,400      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     349 349
Entune Audio with Navigation     525 525
Door sill trim plates     199 199
Premium Package 2,635      
Navigation system 1,250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     274 274
Entune Audio with Navigation     360 388
Door sill trim plates     135 135
Options (change) 4,350 0 1,073 1,073
Options (change) 3,885 0 769 797
Destination 800 800 895 895
Total Price $31,950 $32,750 $23,953 $24,698
Total Invoice $29,725 $30,355 $22,021 $22,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,890
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXHybrid EXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4159hp I4 H132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$31,950$32,750$23,953$24,698
Adjustments for Features-875-1,2300-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,075$31,520$23,953$24,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0$245
Total Invoice$29,725$30,355$22,021$22,739
Adjustments for Features-814-1,1400-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,911$29,215$22,021$22,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$304$0$258

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXHybrid EXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive, small $5  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75   
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,825$7,180$5,950$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$1,230$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-814-1,1400-460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20132018
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.6 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.2,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested253083%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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