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

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelOptimaPrius cPrius c
TrimEXThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $21,765 $24,475
Base Invoice $18,510 $20,261 $22,785
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 200    
Alloy wheels   390  
Sunroof   850  
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Rear spoiler 160    
Alloy wheels   348  
Sunroof   757  
Options (change) 2,150 1,240 0
Options (change) 1,900 1,105 0
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $22,720 $23,830 $25,300
Total Invoice $21,085 $22,191 $23,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $831
Model Year200820152015
ModelOptimaPrius cPrius c
TrimEXThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$22,720$23,830$25,300
Adjustments for Features0-295-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$23,535$24,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$920
Total Invoice$21,085$22,191$23,610
Adjustments for Features0-275-789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$21,916$22,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$905

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200820152015
ModelOptimaPrius cPrius c
TrimEXThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,295$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295$845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-275-789

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in100.4 in
Length186.4 in157.3 in
Width71.1 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.80.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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