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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: $19,950

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,349

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSEXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,500 $25,600 $30,500 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $22,652 $23,902 $28,380 $16,570 $16,674
Cargo net 50 50 50 51 51
Floor mats 135     200 200
Cargo mat 95        
Panoramic sunroof 1,000        
Premium Package   2,300   860  
Remote start   425 425 529 529
Sunroof         420
Cargo net 42 42 42 35 35
Floor mats 108     127 127
Cargo mat 78        
Panoramic sunroof 932        
Premium Package   2,088   765  
Remote start   353 353 380 380
Sunroof         373
Options (change) 1,280 2,775 475 1,640 1,200
Options (change) 1,160 2,483 395 1,307 915
Destination 895 895 895 760 760
Total Price $25,675 $29,270 $31,870 $20,310 $19,950
Total Invoice $24,707 $27,280 $29,670 $18,637 $18,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,757
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSEXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,675$29,270$31,870$20,310$19,950
Adjustments for Features-4,005-6,955-8,755-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,670$22,315$23,115$19,660$19,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$1,445$0$290
Total Invoice$24,707$27,280$29,670$18,637$18,349
Adjustments for Features-3,854-6,482-8,151-5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,853$20,798$21,519$18,041$18,349
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$721$0$308

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSEXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125  
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear air vents $100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
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  
LED headlights  $1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150  
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 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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$6,150$9,100$10,900$2,795$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$6,955$8,755$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,854-6,482-8,151-5960

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182012
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 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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