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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: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaRAV4RAV4
TrimEXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $29,265 $31,510
Base Invoice $18,510 $27,363 $29,461
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 200    
Door sill trim plates     199
Floor mats     225
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Rear spoiler 160    
Door sill trim plates     179
Floor mats     140
Options (change) 2,150 0 424
Options (change) 1,900 0 319
Destination 675 900 900
Total Price $22,720 $30,165 $32,834
Total Invoice $21,085 $28,263 $30,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,531
Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaRAV4RAV4
TrimEXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4176hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$22,720$30,165$32,834
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-6,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$27,065$26,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$721$0
Total Invoice$21,085$28,263$30,680
Adjustments for Features0-2,905-6,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$25,358$24,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$742$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaRAV4RAV4
TrimEXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,100$6,200$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,905-6,064

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082016
ModelOptimaRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in104.7 in
Length186.4 in183.5 in
Width71.1 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.873.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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