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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,213

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelOptimaRAV4RAV4
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $24,175 $25,465
Base Invoice $18,510 $22,605 $23,810
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300 1,930  
Rear spoiler 200    
Sport Extra Value Package   550  
Floor mats   199 199
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Automatic headlights   70  
Limited Extra Value Package     1,655
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160 1,718  
Rear spoiler 160    
Sport Extra Value Package   523  
Floor mats   126 126
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Automatic headlights   62  
Limited Extra Value Package     1,573
Options (change) 2,150 2,948 2,053
Options (change) 1,900 2,554 1,824
Destination 675 810 810
Total Price $22,720 $27,933 $28,328
Total Invoice $21,085 $25,969 $26,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,888
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,753
Model Year200820112011
ModelOptimaRAV4RAV4
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4179hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionT5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$22,720$27,933$28,328
Adjustments for Features0-405-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$27,528$26,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$0
Total Invoice$21,085$25,969$26,444
Adjustments for Features0-377-1,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$25,592$24,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$754$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820112011
ModelOptimaRAV4RAV4
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net  $40
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,225$2,630$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$405$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-377-1,606

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in104.7 in
Length186.4 in181.1 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.837.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.873.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested215072%
Total Not Requested85028%

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