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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOptimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $29,410 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,241 $29,281 $36,202
Leather Package 1,000      
Rear spoiler 220      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 85 185 275  
CD changer, remote 375      
Cold Weather Package   60    
Sunroof   850 850 850
Universal garage door opener   125    
Automatic climate control, front   375   375
Leather seating surfaces   1,490    
Leather Package 890      
Rear spoiler 169      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Floor mats 65 120 180  
CD changer, remote 288      
Cold Weather Package   48    
Sunroof   680 680 680
Universal garage door opener   100    
Automatic climate control, front   300   300
Leather seating surfaces   1,192    
Options (change) 2,475 3,085 1,125 1,225
Options (change) 2,122 2,440 860 980
Destination 590 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $22,165 $33,240 $34,770 $39,820
Total Invoice $20,317 $29,426 $30,886 $35,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,997
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOptimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionT4T5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$22,165$33,240$34,770$39,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,515-4,590-6,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$29,725$30,180$33,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$455$3,355
Total Invoice$20,317$29,426$30,886$35,327
Adjustments for Features0-3,112-4,077-5,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$26,314$26,809$29,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$495$3,033

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOptimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 $200
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats $200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,250$5,765$6,840$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515$4,590$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,112-4,077-5,980

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length185.8 in188.4 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height55.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.695.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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