Kia Optima Kia Optima 2018 Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,661

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $10,784

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,527

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $10,790

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaCorolla
TrimSXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $17,880
Base Invoice $28,380 $16,179
Cargo net 50 49
Power Package   605
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package   1,400
Cargo mat   59
Floor mats   88
Cargo net 42 34
Power Package   484
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package   1,159
Cargo mat   36
Floor mats   55
Options (change) 50 2,201
Options (change) 42 1,768
Destination 895 580
Total Price $31,445 $20,661
Total Invoice $29,317 $18,527

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Optima dealer quotes or Toyota Corolla dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,952
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaCorolla
TrimSXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18195/55-16
Total Price$31,445$20,661
Adjustments for Features-9,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,965$20,661
Total Invoice$29,317$18,527
Adjustments for Features-8,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$18,527

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaCorolla
TrimSXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,300$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,8380

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in102.4 in
Length191.1 in178.3 in
Width73.2 in66.9 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.2,670 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.5 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.