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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,120 Kia Optima EX | ||||||||
| Difference: $17,409 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Optima | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | EX | XLE | Hybrid XLE | XSE | Limited | Hybrid Limited | Platinum | Hybrid Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $19,895 | $40,085 | $41,535 | $41,680 | $44,040 | $45,490 | $47,240 | $48,690 |
| Stability control | 650 | |||||||
| Premium Package | 1,300 | |||||||
| Convenience Package | 700 | |||||||
| Appearance Package | 700 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | |||||||
| Floor mats | 229 | 229 | 229 | 229 | 229 | 229 | 229 | |
| Stability control | 580 | |||||||
| Premium Package | 1,160 | |||||||
| Convenience Package | 625 | |||||||
| Appearance Package | 625 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | 160 | |||||||
| Floor mats | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | |
| Options (change) | 3,550 | 229 | 229 | 229 | 229 | 229 | 229 | 229 |
| Options (change) | 3,150 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 |
| Destination | 675 | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1,215 |
| Total Price | $24,120 | $41,529 | $42,979 | $43,124 | $45,484 | $46,934 | $48,684 | $50,134 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX | ||||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,894 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,265 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Optima | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | EX | XLE | Hybrid XLE | XSE | Limited | Hybrid Limited | Platinum | Hybrid Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 162hp I4 | 295hp V6 | 186hp I4 H | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 | 186hp I4 H | 295hp V6 | 186hp I4 H |
| Transmission | T5 | T8 | CVT | T8 | T8 | CVT | T8 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 7 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 825, 12 | 825, 12 | 825, 12 | 825, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/50-17 | 235/65-18 | 235/65-18 | 235/55-20 | 235/55-20 | 235/55-20 | 235/55-20 | 235/55-20 |
| Total Price | $24,120 | $41,529 | $42,979 | $43,124 | $45,484 | $46,934 | $48,684 | $50,134 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,515 | -7,090 | -7,665 | -8,840 | -8,490 | -10,215 | -9,865 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,120 | $34,014 | $35,889 | $35,459 | $36,644 | $38,444 | $38,469 | $40,269 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,875 | $1,445 | $2,630 | $4,430 | $4,455 | $6,255 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Optima | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | EX | XLE | Hybrid XLE | XSE | Limited | Hybrid Limited | Platinum | Hybrid Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Perimeter scan | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seat cushion airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Intercom | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,800 | $11,315 | $10,890 | $11,465 | $12,640 | $12,290 | $14,015 | $13,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,515 | $7,090 | $7,665 | $8,840 | $8,490 | $10,215 | $9,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -245 | -223 | -241 | -263 | -245 | -284 | -266 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2008 | 2021 |
| Model | Optima | Highlander |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 194.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 76.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 68.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,143 lb. | 4,146 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 41.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 48.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 84.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XSE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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