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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,134

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelOptimaOptimaPrius
TrimEXSXFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $28,235
Base Invoice $19,620 $20,370 $26,284
Navigation system 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 2,200 2,000  
Solar Roof Package     3,820
Floor mats     200
Bodyside moldings     209
Navigation system 1,075 1,075  
Premium Package 1,960 1,790  
Solar Roof Package     3,418
Floor mats     127
Bodyside moldings     125
Options (change) 3,400 3,200 4,229
Options (change) 3,035 2,865 3,670
Destination 695 695 760
Total Price $25,090 $25,870 $33,224
Total Invoice $23,350 $23,930 $30,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,319
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,611
Model Year201020102012
ModelOptimaOptimaPrius
TrimEXSXFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$25,090$25,870$33,224
Adjustments for Features-500-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,040$25,870$32,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$23,350$23,930$30,714
Adjustments for Features-470-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,303$23,930$29,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$627$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201020102012
ModelOptimaOptimaPrius
TrimEXSXFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote climate control  $25
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Solar panel  $300
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,875$2,825$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$865
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in176.4 in
Width71.1 in68.7 in
Height58.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.039.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
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 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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