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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: $20,211

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,464

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,108

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $6,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,500 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $15,615 $15,450
Base Invoice $22,652 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $14,131 $13,981
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50 49 49
Cargo mat 95   95 95   59 59
Floor mats 135         88 88
Panoramic sunroof 1,000            
Premium Package   2,300          
Audio Value Package           200  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package           1,400 1,400
Stability control           650 650
4-speed automatic           800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS)           300 300
Alloy wheels           390  
Extra Value Package 1             900
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42 34 34
Cargo mat 78   78 78   36 36
Floor mats 108         55 55
Panoramic sunroof 932            
Premium Package   2,088          
Audio Value Package           180  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package           1,159 1,159
Stability control           559 559
4-speed automatic           724 724
Antilock brakes (ABS)           258 258
Alloy wheels           312  
Extra Value Package 1             810
Options (change) 1,280 2,350 145 145 50 3,936 4,246
Options (change) 1,160 2,130 120 120 42 3,317 3,635
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 660 660
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0 0
Total Price $25,675 $28,845 $32,030 $31,331 $31,445 $20,211 $20,356
Total Invoice $24,707 $26,927 $29,767 $28,839 $29,317 $18,108 $18,276

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,489
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,455
Model Year2018201820182018201820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$25,675$28,845$32,030$31,331$31,445$20,211$20,356
Adjustments for Features-4,030-6,830-5,155-5,005-8,6300-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,645$22,015$26,875$26,326$22,815$20,211$20,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$5,230$4,681$1,170$55$0
Total Invoice$24,707$26,927$29,767$28,839$29,317$18,108$18,276
Adjustments for Features-3,878-6,376-4,791-4,607-8,0460-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,829$20,551$24,976$24,232$21,271$18,108$18,096
Cost Above Minimum$278$0$4,425$3,681$720$12$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2018201820182018201820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic     $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
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$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0   
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit  $0$0  $0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  $1200  
Rear spoiler$200   $200 $200
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325 
CD player      $125
HD radio  $50$50   
Navigation system  $600$600   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250   
Traffic information  $25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100   
Fog lights$125   $125 $125
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  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25   
LED headlights    $1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$7,225$10,025$8,350$8,200$11,825$3,195$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$6,830$5,155$5,005$8,630$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,878-6,376-4,791-4,607-8,0460-180

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,220 lb.2,531 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

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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