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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: $18,280

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $1,474

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,190

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $1,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200920092009
ModelOptimaOptimaPriusPriusPrius
TrimLXEXStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,355 $19,395 $22,000 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $15,435 $18,045 $20,900 $21,758 $22,519
Appearance Package 1,000        
Rear spoiler 200 200      
Floor mats 85   184 184 184
Appearance Package 890        
Rear spoiler 160 160      
Floor mats 65   112 112 112
Options (change) 1,285 200 184 184 184
Options (change) 1,115 160 112 112 112
Destination 640 640 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $18,280 $20,235 $19,754 $21,129 $22,024
Total Invoice $17,190 $18,845 $18,582 $19,440 $20,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $829
Model Year20072007200920092009
ModelOptimaOptimaPriusPriusPrius
TrimLXEXStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine161hp I4161hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T5CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/60-16185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$18,280$20,235$19,754$21,129$22,024
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-1,215-1,465-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,280$17,835$18,539$19,664$19,934
Cost Above Minimum$445$0$0$1,125$1,395
Total Invoice$17,190$18,845$18,582$19,440$20,201
Adjustments for Features0-2,235-1,143-1,348-1,917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,190$16,610$17,439$18,092$18,284
Cost Above Minimum$580$0$0$653$845

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20072007200920092009
ModelOptimaOptimaPriusPriusPrius
TrimLXEXStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400$400
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Cassette player $50   
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
Tachometer$75$75   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,750$4,150$2,965$3,215$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$1,215$1,465$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,235-1,143-1,348-1,917

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20072009
ModelOptimaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in175.0 in
Width71.1 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested77553%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Standard

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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