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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: $24,241

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $9,789

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,188

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $9,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,995 $27,500 $35,300 $21,985 $22,730
Base Invoice $29,670 $25,763 $32,963 $20,357 $21,047
Cargo net 50 50 50 49 49
Cargo tray 80 80 80    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500        
Premium Package   3,300      
Technology Package   2,300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       349 349
All-weather floor mats       239 239
Entune Audio with Navigation       525 525
Door sill trim plates       199 199
Cargo net 42 42 42 32 32
Cargo tray 67 67 67    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395        
Premium Package   3,059      
Technology Package   2,129      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       274 274
All-weather floor mats       135 135
Entune Audio with Navigation       360 388
Door sill trim plates       135 135
Options (change) 1,630 5,730 130 1,361 1,361
Options (change) 1,504 5,297 109 936 964
Destination 800 800 800 895 895
Total Price $34,425 $34,030 $36,230 $24,241 $24,986
Total Invoice $31,974 $31,860 $33,872 $22,188 $22,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,589
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$34,425$34,030$36,230$24,241$24,986
Adjustments for Features-1,650-2,225-3,5750-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,775$31,805$32,655$24,241$24,486
Cost Above Minimum$970$0$850$0$245
Total Invoice$31,974$31,860$33,872$22,188$22,906
Adjustments for Features-1,533-2,083-3,3420-458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,441$29,777$30,530$22,188$22,448
Cost Above Minimum$664$0$753$0$260

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
911 assist$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
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$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  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats   $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,800$8,375$9,725$6,150$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$2,225$3,575$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,533-2,083-3,3420-458

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20142018
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.6 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
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
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested50015%
Total Not Requested277585%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested4035%
Total Not Requested7565%
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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested4035%
Total Not Requested7565%
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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