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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRAV4
TrimEXEX TurboSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $27,010
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $25,254
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Entune       1,030
Floor mats       225
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Entune       917
Floor mats       140
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,350 1,255
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,885 1,057
Destination 750 750 750 845
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $29,110
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $27,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,088
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRAV4
TrimEXEX TurboSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,600$29,110
Adjustments for Features-260-260-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,040$29,940$30,715$29,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$29,395$27,156
Adjustments for Features-242-242-8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,068$27,848$28,572$27,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$2,504$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRAV4
TrimEXEX TurboSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor   $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Temporary spare tire $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,625$4,625$5,250$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$260$885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-242-242-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in104.7 in
Length190.7 in179.9 in
Width72.1 in72.6 in
Height57.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.473.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested67522%
Total Not Requested243078%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested67522%
Total Not Requested243078%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested67522%
Total Not Requested233078%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

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