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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: $25,044

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $7,981

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,763

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $7,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelOptimaPriusPrius
TrimHybrid EXBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,150 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $29,815 $21,064 $21,816
Cargo net 50 49 49
Package 6   4,550 4,175
Cargo net 42 34 34
Package 6   4,095 3,758
Options (change) 50 4,599 4,224
Options (change) 42 4,129 3,792
Destination 825 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $33,025 $25,044 $25,564
Total Invoice $30,682 $22,763 $23,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,783
Model Year201520082008
ModelOptimaPriusPrius
TrimHybrid EXBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine159hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$33,025$25,044$25,564
Adjustments for Features-3,37500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,650$25,044$25,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$30,682$22,763$23,178
Adjustments for Features-3,13600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,546$22,763$23,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201520082008
ModelOptimaPriusPrius
TrimHybrid EXBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar 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$5,900$2,525$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,13600

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in175.0 in
Width72.1 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.2,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested367585%
Total Not Requested65015%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested305082%
Total Not Requested65018%

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