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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Sequoia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Sequoia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOptimaSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
TrimEXSR5LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $34,150 $45,225 $52,375
Base Invoice $17,605 $30,393 $40,249 $46,612
Leather Package 1,000      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 85 258 258 258
Rear spoiler 220 100 100  
CD changer, remote 375      
Leather seating surfaces   3,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275    
Sunroof   1,030 810  
CD changer, in-dash   200    
Fog lights   110    
Leather Package 890      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Floor mats 65 161 161 161
Rear spoiler 169 80 80  
CD changer, remote 288      
Leather seating surfaces   2,480    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220    
Sunroof   824 648  
CD changer, in-dash   150    
Fog lights   88    
Options (change) 2,475 5,073 1,168 258
Options (change) 2,122 4,003 889 161
Destination 590 745 745 745
Total Price $22,165 $39,968 $47,138 $53,378
Total Invoice $20,317 $35,141 $41,883 $47,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Sequoia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,503
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,164
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOptimaSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
TrimEXSR5LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4276hp V8381hp V8381hp V8
TransmissionT4T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8440, 14440, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15275/65-18275/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$22,165$39,968$47,138$53,378
Adjustments for Features0-5,300-8,080-11,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$34,668$39,058$42,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,390$7,580
Total Invoice$20,317$35,141$41,883$47,518
Adjustments for Features0-4,660-7,179-9,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$30,481$34,704$37,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,223$7,129

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Sequoia

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOptimaSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
TrimEXSR5LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power retractable rear window $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Sunshades, third row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Removable second-row console   $200
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plates $150$150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Transmission temperature gauge  $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Total Value of Features$1,950$7,250$10,030$13,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,300$8,080$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,660-7,179-9,908

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Sequoia

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaSequoia
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in122.0 in
Length185.8 in205.1 in
Width71.5 in79.8 in
Height55.5 in74.6 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.5,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in66.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in62.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in65.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.666.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.6120.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Sequoia SR5

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested92540%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Toyota Sequoia Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Sequoia Platinum

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

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