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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: $28,845

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $764

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,927

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRAV4
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $28,450
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $26,601
Premium Package 2,300        
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 49
Universal garage door opener   350      
Cargo mat   95 95    
Floor mats         225
Premium Package 2,088        
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 35
Universal garage door opener   291      
Cargo mat   78 78    
Floor mats         140
Options (change) 2,350 495 145 50 274
Options (change) 2,130 411 120 42 175
Destination 895 895 895 895 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $28,845 $32,380 $31,331 $31,445 $29,609
Total Invoice $26,927 $30,058 $28,839 $29,317 $27,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,200
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRAV4
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$28,845$32,380$31,331$31,445$29,609
Adjustments for Features-1,825-4000-3,625-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,020$31,980$31,331$27,820$28,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,960$4,311$800$0
Total Invoice$26,927$30,058$28,839$29,317$27,661
Adjustments for Features-1,704-3710-3,380-1,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,223$29,687$28,839$25,937$26,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,464$3,616$714$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRAV4
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power liftgate    $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger    $75
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50$50 $50
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system $600$600 $600
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Compass $0   
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights   $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,475$5,050$4,650$8,275$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$400$0$3,625$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,704-3710-3,380-1,238

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in104.7 in
Length191.1 in179.9 in
Width73.2 in72.6 in
Height57.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.973.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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