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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: $24,393

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $2,272

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,886

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $3,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $18,860
Base Invoice $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $17,256
Cargo net 50 50 50 49
Technology Package   2,400    
Premium Package   3,300    
Leather seating surfaces       1,490
Power Package       635
Satellite radio       449
Sunroof       890
Navigation system       1,300
Cargo net 42 42 42 34
Technology Package   2,230    
Premium Package   3,060    
Leather seating surfaces       1,192
Power Package       508
Satellite radio       359
Sunroof       712
Navigation system       1,105
Options (change) 50 5,750 50 4,813
Options (change) 42 5,332 42 3,910
Destination 825 825 825 720
Total Price $26,665 $34,275 $36,375 $24,393
Total Invoice $25,000 $32,077 $34,007 $21,886

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,586
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$26,665$34,275$36,375$24,393
Adjustments for Features-1,630-6,530-7,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,035$27,745$28,495$24,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,710$3,460$0
Total Invoice$25,000$32,077$34,007$21,886
Adjustments for Features-1,528-6,111-7,3670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,472$25,966$26,640$21,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,494$3,168$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2015201520152009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port$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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,500$9,400$10,750$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$6,530$7,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,528-6,111-7,3670

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152009
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in178.7 in
Width72.1 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested307594%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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