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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: $21,565

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $185

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,960

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaMatrix
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $19,565
Base Invoice $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $18,097
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic 1,500          
Sport Package           1,240
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic 970          
Sport Package           1,103
Options (change) 1,500 0 0 0 0 1,240
Options (change) 970 0 0 0 0 1,103
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 760
Total Price $21,750 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450 $21,565
Total Invoice $20,815 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770 $19,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,145
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaMatrix
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,750$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450$21,565
Adjustments for Features-1,280-3,855-3,855-4,580-2,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,470$20,095$21,995$22,670$23,995$21,565
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$1,900$2,575$3,900$0
Total Invoice$20,815$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770$19,960
Adjustments for Features-1,225-3,610-3,610-4,288-2,2990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,590$18,815$20,595$21,222$22,471$19,960
Cost Above Minimum$775$0$1,780$2,407$3,656$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaMatrix
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire  $150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150  
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$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
Metal pedals   $75  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,500$5,075$5,075$5,800$3,675$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$3,855$3,855$4,580$2,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,225-3,610-3,610-4,288-2,2990

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122011
ModelOptimaMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in171.9 in
Width72.1 in69.5 in
Height57.3 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.461.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Floor mats75No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested95084%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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