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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: $32,380

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $15,814

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,058

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $13,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelOptimaHighlander
TrimHybrid EXHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $44,370
Base Invoice $28,752 $40,598
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 49
Cargo mat 95  
Navigation system   2,650
Floor mats   315
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 34
Cargo mat 78  
Navigation system   2,359
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 495 3,014
Options (change) 411 2,593
Destination 895 810
Total Price $32,380 $48,194
Total Invoice $30,058 $44,001

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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: $10,349
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,953
Model Year20172012
ModelOptimaHighlander
TrimHybrid EXHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine154hp I4 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG28/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$32,380$48,194
Adjustments for Features0-5,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$42,729
Total Invoice$30,058$44,001
Adjustments for Features0-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,058$39,011

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172012
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $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 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$3,225$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,990

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172012
ModelOptimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in109.8 in
Length191.1 in188.4 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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		15.9 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.942.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.995.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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