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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: $22,785

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $4,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,248

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $4,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelOptimaPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $24,760 $20,140 $21,625
Alloy wheels   390  
Alloy wheels   348  
Options (change) 0 390 0
Options (change) 0 348 0
Destination 750 760 760
Total Price $27,250 $22,785 $23,990
Total Invoice $25,510 $21,248 $22,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,206
Model Year201120122012
ModelOptimaPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4 H73hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG53/46 MPG53/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$27,250$22,785$23,990
Adjustments for Features-600-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,190$22,785$23,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$25,510$21,248$22,385
Adjustments for Features-560-327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,454$21,248$22,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$810

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year201120122012
ModelOptimaPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small$5  
Navigation system $600$600
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats$75  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar 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$3,180$3,120$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-560-327

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in100.4 in
Length190.7 in157.3 in
Width72.1 in66.7 in
Height57.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.2,500 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.40.0 ft3

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