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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $309

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaRAV4
TrimEX TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $25,330
Base Invoice $23,080 $23,684
Technology Package 2,000  
Premium Package 2,150  
Rearview camera   475
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Floor mats   199
Technology Package 1,785  
Premium Package 1,920  
Rearview camera   424
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Floor mats   126
Options (change) 4,150 3,769
Options (change) 3,705 3,463
Destination 750 810
Total Price $29,600 $29,909
Total Invoice $27,535 $27,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $427
Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaRAV4
TrimEX TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$29,600$29,909
Adjustments for Features-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,595$29,909
Total Invoice$27,535$27,957
Adjustments for Features-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,530$27,957

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaRAV4
TrimEX TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,000$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-50

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in104.7 in
Length190.7 in181.1 in
Width72.1 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.437.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.473.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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