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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: $20,391 Toyota Corolla S | |||||||
| Difference: $10,009 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,883 Toyota Corolla S | |||||||
| Difference: $9,576 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Corolla | Corolla |
| Trim | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo | LE | S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $23,950 | $31,995 | $25,500 | $27,500 | $35,300 | $17,910 | $17,990 |
| Base Invoice | $22,429 | $29,670 | $23,877 | $25,763 | $32,963 | $16,570 | $16,674 |
| Technology Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||||
| Premium Package | 3,300 | 3,300 | 860 | ||||
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,500 | ||||||
| Premium Tech Package | 5,300 | ||||||
| Entune | 1,170 | 1,170 | |||||
| Sunroof | 420 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 2,129 | 2,129 | |||||
| Premium Package | 3,059 | 3,059 | 765 | ||||
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 35 | 35 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,395 | ||||||
| Premium Tech Package | 4,919 | ||||||
| Entune | 1,041 | 1,041 | |||||
| Sunroof | 373 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 5,650 | 1,550 | 5,350 | 5,650 | 50 | 2,081 | 1,641 |
| Options (change) | 5,230 | 1,437 | 4,961 | 5,230 | 42 | 1,841 | 1,449 |
| Destination | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 760 | 760 |
| Total Price | $30,400 | $34,345 | $31,650 | $33,950 | $36,150 | $20,751 | $20,391 |
| Total Invoice | $28,459 | $31,907 | $29,638 | $31,793 | $33,805 | $19,171 | $18,883 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,444 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,472 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Corolla | Corolla |
| Trim | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo | LE | S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 192hp I4 | 159hp I4 H | 192hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 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) | ?, 8 | 550, 12 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 205/55-16 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $30,400 | $34,345 | $31,650 | $33,950 | $36,150 | $20,751 | $20,391 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,855 | -7,255 | -7,130 | -7,830 | -9,180 | -650 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,545 | $27,090 | $24,520 | $26,120 | $26,970 | $20,101 | $20,391 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,545 | $975 | $2,575 | $3,425 | $0 | $290 |
| Total Invoice | $28,459 | $31,907 | $29,638 | $31,793 | $33,805 | $19,171 | $18,883 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,417 | -6,740 | -6,677 | -7,333 | -8,585 | -601 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,042 | $25,167 | $22,961 | $24,460 | $25,220 | $18,570 | $18,883 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,125 | $919 | $2,418 | $3,178 | $0 | $313 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Corolla | Corolla |
| Trim | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo | 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 | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Proximity key | $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 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $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 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $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 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $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 | $100 | $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 | $100 | $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 | $8,875 | $9,275 | $9,150 | $9,850 | $11,200 | $2,670 | $2,020 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,855 | $7,255 | $7,130 | $7,830 | $9,180 | $650 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,417 | -6,740 | -6,677 | -7,333 | -8,585 | -601 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| 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 | 57.9 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,238 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 | 57.3 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 EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 3% |
| Total Not Requested | 3275 | 97% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 3725 | 82% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 43% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 3% |
| Total Not Requested | 3175 | 97% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entune | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S
| Entune | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
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