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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,465

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $225

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelOptimaOptimaMatrix
TrimEXSXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $19,250
Base Invoice $19,620 $20,370 $17,420
Premium Package   2,000  
Side curtain airbags     645
CD changer, in-dash     240
Sunroof     750
Premium Package   1,790  
Side curtain airbags     555
CD changer, in-dash     180
Sunroof     600
Options (change) 0 2,000 1,635
Options (change) 0 1,790 1,335
Destination 695 695 580
Total Price $21,690 $24,670 $21,465
Total Invoice $20,315 $22,855 $19,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,399
Model Year201020102006
ModelOptimaOptimaMatrix
TrimEXSXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,690$24,670$21,465
Adjustments for Features-2,540-4,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,150$20,505$21,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,355$0
Total Invoice$20,315$22,855$19,335
Adjustments for Features-2,379-3,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,936$18,996$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,060$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201020102006
ModelOptimaOptimaMatrix
TrimEXSXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,950$6,575$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$4,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,379-3,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20102006
ModelOptimaMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in102.4 in
Length189.0 in171.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.053.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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