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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: $24,004

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $7,441

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,208

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $7,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXLE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $19,135 $19,365
Base Invoice $28,380 $17,717 $17,930
Cargo net 50 49 49
Premium Package   3,760 3,760
Floor mats   225 225
Cargo net 42 32 32
Premium Package   3,484 3,482
Floor mats   140 140
Options (change) 50 4,034 4,034
Options (change) 42 3,656 3,654
Destination 895 835 835
Total Price $31,445 $24,004 $24,234
Total Invoice $29,317 $22,208 $22,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,181
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,137
Model Year201820162016
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXLE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4140hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$31,445$24,004$24,234
Adjustments for Features-4,4800-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,965$24,004$23,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0
Total Invoice$29,317$22,208$22,419
Adjustments for Features-4,1770-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,140$22,208$22,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201820162016
ModelOptimaCorollaCorolla
TrimSXLE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,625$4,145$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1770-416

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in182.6 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,801 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested237567%
Total Not Requested115033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested240068%
Total Not Requested115032%

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