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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: $20,064

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $4,736

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,017

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300 $15,615 $15,450
Base Invoice $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963 $14,131 $13,981
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50 49 49
Panoramic sunroof   1,500          
Audio Value Package           200  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package           1,400 1,400
Stability control           650 650
4-speed automatic           800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS)           300 300
Alloy wheels           390  
Extra Value Package 1             900
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42 34 34
Panoramic sunroof   1,395          
Audio Value Package           180  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package           1,159 1,159
Stability control           559 559
4-speed automatic           724 724
Antilock brakes (ABS)           258 258
Alloy wheels           312  
Extra Value Package 1             810
Options (change) 50 1,550 50 50 50 3,789 4,099
Options (change) 42 1,437 42 42 42 3,226 3,544
Destination 800 800 800 800 800 660 660
Total Price $24,800 $34,345 $26,350 $28,350 $36,150 $20,064 $20,209
Total Invoice $23,271 $31,907 $24,719 $26,605 $33,805 $18,017 $18,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,047
Model Year2014201420142014201420082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$24,800$34,345$26,350$28,350$36,150$20,064$20,209
Adjustments for Features-3,430-8,130-3,805-4,505-10,0550-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,370$26,215$22,545$23,845$26,095$20,064$20,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,845$1,175$2,475$4,725$55$0
Total Invoice$23,271$31,907$24,719$26,605$33,805$18,017$18,185
Adjustments for Features-3,219-7,553-3,569-4,228-9,4030-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$24,354$21,150$22,377$24,402$18,017$18,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,302$1,098$2,325$4,350$12$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2014201420142014201420082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic     $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150  
911 assist $25  $25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system    $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250  
Rearview camera $200  $200  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0  $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers      $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$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$0 $0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200  
Rear spoiler $200  $200 $200
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0  $0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25  $25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 $125
HD radio $50  $50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600  $600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  $25  
Surround sound $250  $250  
Traffic information $25  $25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0  $0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$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$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50  
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
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 $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300  
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200  $200  
Heated second row seats $200  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim    $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  $200  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim    $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,625$11,325$7,000$7,700$13,250$3,195$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,430$8,130$3,805$4,505$10,055$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,219-7,553-3,569-4,228-9,4030-180

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20142008
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in178.3 in
Width72.1 in66.9 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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