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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: $35,375

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $11,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,867

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $10,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelOptimaHighlander
TrimHybrid EXHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,150 $43,795
Base Invoice $29,815 $40,073
Technology Package 2,350  
Cargo net 50 49
Navigation system   2,650
Technology Package 2,185  
Cargo net 42 34
Navigation system   2,359
Options (change) 2,400 2,699
Options (change) 2,227 2,393
Destination 825 810
Total Price $35,375 $47,304
Total Invoice $32,867 $43,276

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,864
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,520
Model Year20152011
ModelOptimaHighlander
TrimHybrid EXHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine159hp I4 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG28/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$35,375$47,304
Adjustments for Features0-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,375$45,239
Total Invoice$32,867$43,276
Adjustments for Features0-1,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,867$41,387

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152011
ModelOptimaHighlander
TrimHybrid EXHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$6,375$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,889

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152011
ModelOptimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in109.8 in
Length190.7 in188.4 in
Width72.1 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.495.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

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