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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelOptimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $19,255 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268
Premium Package 1,300        
Convenience Package 970        
Navigation system 1,200        
2.7L V6 1,005        
Floor mats   229 229 229 229
Premium Package 1,160        
Convenience Package 865        
Navigation system 1,075        
2.7L V6 840        
Floor mats   139 139 139 139
Options (change) 4,475 229 229 229 229
Options (change) 3,940 139 139 139 139
Destination 675 995 995 995 995
Total Price $25,840 $40,144 $41,314 $43,304 $46,424
Total Invoice $23,870 $36,668 $37,736 $39,553 $42,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,253
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelOptimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$25,840$40,144$41,314$43,304$46,424
Adjustments for Features0-7,165-7,315-8,490-9,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$32,979$33,999$34,814$36,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,835$3,580
Total Invoice$23,870$36,668$37,736$39,553$42,402
Adjustments for Features0-6,545-6,681-7,755-9,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$30,123$31,055$31,798$33,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$932$1,675$3,269

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelOptimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,325$10,490$10,640$11,815$13,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,165$7,315$8,490$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,545-6,681-7,755-9,010

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in109.8 in
Length189.0 in192.5 in
Width71.1 in75.8 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

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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