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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,090

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $1,899

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,779

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $1,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaOptimaPrius
TrimLXEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,400 $19,100 $21,725
Base Invoice $15,245 $17,605 $20,006
Rear spoiler 220 220  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795 795  
Floor mats 85 85 184
Package 1     650
Rear spoiler 169 169  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710 710  
Floor mats 65 65 112
Package 1     559
Options (change) 1,100 1,100 834
Options (change) 944 944 671
Destination 590 590 580
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $18,090 $20,790 $19,989
Total Invoice $16,779 $19,139 $18,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaOptimaPrius
TrimLXEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I476hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15205/60-15185/65-15
Total Price$18,090$20,790$19,989
Adjustments for Features0-3,575-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,090$17,215$17,424
Cost Above Minimum$875$0$0
Total Invoice$16,779$19,139$18,107
Adjustments for Features0-3,291-2,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,779$15,848$15,783
Cost Above Minimum$931$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaOptimaPrius
TrimLXEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Cassette player $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$625$4,200$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,291-2,324

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in175.0 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in
Height55.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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