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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,878

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaRAV4
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $25,330
Base Invoice $19,255 $23,684
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
Floor mats   199
Bodyside moldings   199
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
Floor mats   126
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 3,470 1,573
Options (change) 3,100 1,370
Destination 675 810
Total Price $24,835 $27,713
Total Invoice $23,030 $25,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,625
Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaRAV4
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$24,835$27,713
Adjustments for Features0-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$26,418
Total Invoice$23,030$25,864
Adjustments for Features0-1,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$24,655

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaRAV4
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$2,150$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,209

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in104.7 in
Length189.0 in181.1 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.037.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.073.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested235092%
Total Not Requested2008%

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