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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: $20,191

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $5,849

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,646

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $5,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX LimitedLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,140 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040 $17,600 $17,770
Base Invoice $23,453 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435 $16,284 $16,469
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 51 51
Technology Package   2,380        
Premium Package         2,150  
Floor mats         200 200
Deluxe Audio           520
Sunroof           890
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 35 35
Technology Package   2,212        
Premium Package         1,914  
Floor mats         127 127
Deluxe Audio           462
Sunroof           793
Options (change) 50 2,430 50 50 2,401 1,661
Options (change) 42 2,254 42 42 2,076 1,417
Destination 850 850 850 850 760 760
Total Price $26,040 $35,475 $30,840 $36,940 $20,761 $20,191
Total Invoice $24,345 $32,960 $28,757 $34,327 $19,120 $18,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,080
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX LimitedLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12?, 6630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,040$35,475$30,840$36,940$20,761$20,191
Adjustments for Features-4,005-8,465-6,330-11,280-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,035$27,010$24,510$25,660$20,111$20,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,975$2,475$3,625$0$80
Total Invoice$24,345$32,960$28,757$34,327$19,120$18,646
Adjustments for Features-3,744-7,865-5,902-10,482-5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,601$25,095$22,855$23,845$18,521$18,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,494$2,254$3,244$0$125

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX LimitedLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic    $800 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 $125$125  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125  
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
911 assist $25$25$25  
Around view cameras   $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot warning system $200 $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75 $75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50    
Cargo mat$40 $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200 $1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 $200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100  
App support $0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD player$125$125  $125$125
HD radio $50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25  
Surround sound $250 $250  
Traffic information $25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass $0    
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Fog lights $125  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated front row armrests$100 $100$100  
Heated front seats $200    
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,515$10,975$8,840$13,790$3,160$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$8,465$6,330$11,280$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,744-7,865-5,902-10,482-5990

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20162011
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in102.4 in
Length191.1 in178.7 in
Width73.2 in69.3 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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