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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: $24,462

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $10,063

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,480

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $9,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $22,680
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $21,000
Technology Package 5,000 5,250 3,000  
Cargo net 50 50 50 49
Cargo mat 95 95   94
Cargo tray 80 80 80 100
Entune Audio with Navigation       525
Floor mats       129
Technology Package 4,618 4,831 2,727  
Cargo net 42 42 42 35
Cargo mat 78 78   56
Cargo tray 67 67 67 60
Entune Audio with Navigation       364
Floor mats       80
Options (change) 5,225 5,475 3,130 897
Options (change) 4,805 5,018 2,836 595
Destination 895 895 895 885
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $37,110 $36,661 $34,525 $24,462
Total Invoice $34,452 $33,737 $32,111 $22,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,183
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,092
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,110$36,661$34,525$24,462
Adjustments for Features-4,655-4,355-4,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,455$32,306$29,645$24,462
Cost Above Minimum$2,810$2,661$0$0
Total Invoice$34,452$33,737$32,111$22,480
Adjustments for Features-4,322-4,008-4,5390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,130$29,729$27,572$22,480
Cost Above Minimum$2,558$2,157$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCorolla
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,925$8,625$9,150$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,655$4,355$4,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,322-4,008-4,5390

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182017
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.2,821 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 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested200033%
Total Not Requested397567%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested200034%
Total Not Requested382566%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested177558%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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