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Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,080

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,252

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaRAV4
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $23,755
Base Invoice $17,605 $21,972
Leather Package 1,000  
Rear spoiler 220  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
CD changer, remote 375  
Sunroof   900
Leather seating surfaces   1,050
Leather Package 890  
Rear spoiler 169  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
CD changer, remote 288  
Sunroof   720
Leather seating surfaces   840
Options (change) 2,390 1,950
Options (change) 2,057 1,560
Destination 590 745
Total Price $22,080 $26,450
Total Invoice $20,252 $24,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,176
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaRAV4
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/65-17
Total Price$22,080$26,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,080$24,435
Total Invoice$20,252$24,277
Adjustments for Features0-1,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,252$22,428

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaRAV4
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,125$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,849

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length185.8 in181.1 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height55.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.637.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.673.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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