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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: $20,250

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,674

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaMatrix
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $16,890
Base Invoice $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $15,283
Extra Value Package 1           270
Antilock brakes (ABS)           390
Side curtain airbags           645
Alloy wheels           410
Stability control           650
4-speed automatic           830
Extra Value Package 1           243
Antilock brakes (ABS)           335
Side curtain airbags           555
Alloy wheels           328
Stability control           559
4-speed automatic           751
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 3,195
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 2,771
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 620
Total Price $20,250 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450 $20,705
Total Invoice $19,845 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770 $18,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $384
Model Year201220122012201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaMatrix
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H126hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16205/55-16
Total Price$20,250$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450$20,705
Adjustments for Features0-4,400-4,400-5,050-3,150-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,250$19,550$21,450$22,200$23,300$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$700$0$1,900$2,650$3,750$0
Total Invoice$19,845$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770$18,674
Adjustments for Features0-4,120-4,120-4,728-2,950-753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,845$18,305$20,085$20,782$21,820$17,921
Cost Above Minimum$1,540$0$1,780$2,477$3,515$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201220122012201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaMatrix
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic     $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat     $150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,025$6,425$6,425$7,075$5,175$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400$4,400$5,050$3,150$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,120-4,120-4,728-2,950-753

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122007
ModelOptimaMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in171.3 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.453.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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