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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: $32,866

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,497

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaPrius
TrimHybrid EXFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,995 $28,235
Base Invoice $29,670 $26,284
Cargo net 50 51
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Solar Roof Package   3,820
Cargo net 42 35
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Solar Roof Package   3,418
Options (change) 1,550 3,871
Options (change) 1,437 3,453
Destination 800 760
Total Price $34,345 $32,866
Total Invoice $31,907 $30,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,075
Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaPrius
TrimHybrid EXFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine159hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG51/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$34,345$32,866
Adjustments for Features-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,670$32,866
Total Invoice$31,907$30,497
Adjustments for Features-2,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,422$30,497

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaPrius
TrimHybrid EXFour
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 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Solar panel $300
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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$6,450$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4850

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in176.4 in
Width72.1 in68.7 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Toyota Prius Four

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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