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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: $14,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelOptimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,395 $36,590 $40,190 $42,680
Base Invoice $18,045 $33,407 $36,694 $38,968
Convenience Package 700      
Leather seating surfaces 600      
Rear spoiler 200      
Sunroof 800      
2.7L V6 1,005      
Floor mats   225 225 225
Convenience Package 625      
Leather seating surfaces 535      
Rear spoiler 160      
Sunroof 715      
2.7L V6 845      
Floor mats   140 140 140
Options (change) 3,305 225 225 225
Options (change) 2,880 140 140 140
Destination 640 885 885 885
Total Price $23,340 $37,700 $41,300 $43,790
Total Invoice $21,565 $34,432 $37,719 $39,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,625
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelOptimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$23,340$37,700$41,300$43,790
Adjustments for Features0-5,740-7,165-9,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,340$31,960$34,135$34,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$2,615
Total Invoice$21,565$34,432$37,719$39,993
Adjustments for Features0-5,242-6,544-8,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,565$29,190$31,175$31,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,985$2,387

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2007201520152015
ModelOptimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,725$9,465$10,890$12,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,740$7,165$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,242-6,544-8,416

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072015
ModelOptimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in109.8 in
Length186.4 in191.1 in
Width71.1 in75.8 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.883.7 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 XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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