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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: $21,359

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $5,091

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,787

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $4,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelOptimaPriusPriusPrius
TrimHybridStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,700 $21,500 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $24,020 $20,210 $21,064 $21,816
Package 3   2,105 2,105 2,105
Floor mats   184 184 184
Package 3   1,895 1,895 1,895
Floor mats   112 112 112
Options (change) 0 2,289 2,289 2,289
Options (change) 0 2,007 2,007 2,007
Destination 750 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $26,450 $21,359 $22,734 $23,629
Total Invoice $24,770 $19,787 $20,641 $21,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Standard
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,281
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,224
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelOptimaPriusPriusPrius
TrimHybridStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$26,450$21,359$22,734$23,629
Adjustments for Features-8100-250-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$21,359$22,484$22,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,125$1,395
Total Invoice$24,770$19,787$20,641$21,393
Adjustments for Features-7590-227-792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,011$19,787$20,414$20,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$627$814

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelOptimaPriusPriusPrius
TrimHybridStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio$200   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125   
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Speaker lights$100   
Tachometer$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,750$2,940$3,190$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$0$250$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-7590-227-792

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in175.0 in
Width72.1 in67.9 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.2,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Standard

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%

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