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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius Prime Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,944

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $4,801

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,527

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $3,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaPrius Prime
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $33,300
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $31,968
Technology Package 5,000 5,250 3,000  
Cargo mat 95 95    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350  
Floor mats       224
Technology Package 4,618 4,831 2,727  
Cargo mat 78 78    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291  
Floor mats       139
Options (change) 5,445 5,695 3,350 224
Options (change) 4,987 5,200 3,018 139
Destination 895 895 895 920
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 -4,500
Total Price $37,330 $36,881 $34,745 $29,944
Total Invoice $34,634 $33,919 $32,293 $28,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Advanced
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,926
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,094
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaPrius Prime
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I495hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$37,330$36,881$34,745$29,944
Adjustments for Features-2,650-2,350-2,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,680$34,531$31,870$29,944
Cost Above Minimum$2,810$2,661$0$0
Total Invoice$34,634$33,919$32,293$28,527
Adjustments for Features-2,459-2,161-2,6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,175$31,758$29,621$28,527
Cost Above Minimum$2,554$2,137$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaPrius Prime
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Remote climate control   $25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger $0 $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 $0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Larger infotainment display   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Predictive driving advice   $0
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,575$7,275$7,800$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$2,350$2,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,459-2,161-2,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaPrius Prime
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in182.9 in
Width73.2 in69.3 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.90.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested340057%
Total Not Requested257543%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested325056%
Total Not Requested257544%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested247580%
Total Not Requested60020%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

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

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