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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $1,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $1,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaPrius
TrimHybridFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,700 $28,235
Base Invoice $24,020 $26,284
Premium Technology Package 5,350  
Solar Roof Package   3,820
Floor mats   200
Premium Technology Package 4,780  
Solar Roof Package   3,418
Floor mats   127
Options (change) 5,350 4,020
Options (change) 4,780 3,545
Destination 750 760
Total Price $31,800 $33,015
Total Invoice $29,550 $30,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,860
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaPrius
TrimHybridFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG51/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$31,800$33,015
Adjustments for Features-1,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,840$33,015
Total Invoice$29,550$30,589
Adjustments for Features-1,8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,729$30,589

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaPrius
TrimHybridFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Solar panel $300
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
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 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,900$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in176.4 in
Width72.1 in68.7 in
Height57.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.439.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested167526%
Total Not Requested478074%

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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