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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: $24,279

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $556

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelOptimaPriusPrius
TrimEXBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $19,255 $21,758 $22,519
Navigation system 1,200    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Package 6   3,150 2,775
Floor mats   184 184
Navigation system 1,075    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Package 6   2,835 2,497
Floor mats   112 112
Options (change) 3,470 3,334 2,959
Options (change) 3,100 2,947 2,609
Destination 675 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $24,835 $24,279 $24,799
Total Invoice $23,030 $22,275 $22,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $454
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $182
Model Year200920092009
ModelOptimaPriusPrius
TrimEXBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$24,835$24,279$24,799
Adjustments for Features-1,01000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,825$24,279$24,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$23,030$22,275$22,698
Adjustments for Features-93700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,093$22,275$22,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$423

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200920092009
ModelOptimaPriusPrius
TrimEXBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,300$3,290$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-93700

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in175.0 in
Width71.1 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested252558%
Total Not Requested180042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested240065%
Total Not Requested130035%

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