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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: $23,800

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,161

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelOptimaOptimaPrius cPrius c
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $21,765 $23,360
Base Invoice $19,620 $20,370 $20,261 $21,746
Navigation system 1,200 1,200    
Premium Package 2,200 2,000    
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system 1,075 1,075    
Premium Package 1,960 1,790    
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757 757
Options (change) 3,400 3,200 1,240 850
Options (change) 3,035 2,865 1,105 757
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $25,090 $25,870 $23,800 $25,005
Total Invoice $23,350 $23,930 $22,161 $23,298

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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: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $374
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelOptimaOptimaPrius cPrius c
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$25,090$25,870$23,800$25,005
Adjustments for Features-1,680-1,6300-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,410$24,240$23,800$24,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0$855
Total Invoice$23,350$23,930$22,161$23,298
Adjustments for Features-1,563-1,5080-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,787$22,422$22,161$22,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$811

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2010201020132013
ModelOptimaOptimaPrius cPrius c
TrimEXSXThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,475$4,425$2,795$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$1,630$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,563-1,5080-326

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20102013
ModelOptimaPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in100.4 in
Length189.0 in157.3 in
Width71.1 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.00.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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