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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: $23,340

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelOptimaHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,395 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $18,045 $26,408 $29,762
2.7L V6 1,005    
Convenience Package 700    
Leather seating surfaces 600 1,490  
Rear spoiler 200    
Sunroof 800 850 850
Floor mats   185 275
CD changer, in-dash   320  
Universal garage door opener   125  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Heated front seats     440
2.7L V6 845    
Convenience Package 625    
Leather seating surfaces 535 1,192  
Rear spoiler 160    
Sunroof 715 680 680
Floor mats   120 180
CD changer, in-dash   240  
Universal garage door opener   100  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 3,305 3,345 1,565
Options (change) 2,880 2,632 1,212
Destination 640 745 745
Total Price $23,340 $33,350 $35,380
Total Invoice $21,565 $29,785 $31,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,108
Model Year200720092009
ModelOptimaHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$23,340$33,350$35,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,365-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,340$30,985$31,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705
Total Invoice$21,565$29,785$31,719
Adjustments for Features0-2,112-3,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,565$27,673$28,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$738

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200720092009
ModelOptimaHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,400$4,765$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,112-3,308

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072009
ModelOptimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in109.8 in
Length186.4 in188.4 in
Width71.1 in75.2 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.895.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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