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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,968

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOptimaSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
TrimEXSR5LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $34,150 $45,225 $52,375
Base Invoice $18,510 $30,393 $40,249 $46,612
Premium Package 1,300      
Stability control 650      
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Rear spoiler 200 100 100  
2.7L V6 1,005      
5.7L V8   1,125    
Leather seating surfaces   3,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275    
Sunroof   1,030 810  
CD changer, in-dash   200    
Fog lights   110    
Floor mats   258 258 258
Premium Package 1,160      
Stability control 580      
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Rear spoiler 160 80 80  
2.7L V6 840      
5.7L V8   1,000    
Leather seating surfaces   2,480    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220    
Sunroof   824 648  
CD changer, in-dash   150    
Fog lights   88    
Floor mats   161 161 161
Options (change) 4,555 6,198 1,168 258
Options (change) 3,990 5,003 889 161
Destination 675 745 745 745
Total Price $25,125 $41,093 $47,138 $53,378
Total Invoice $23,175 $36,141 $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: $12,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,941
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOptimaSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
TrimEXSR5LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6381hp V8381hp V8381hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8440, 14440, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17275/65-18275/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$25,125$41,093$47,138$53,378
Adjustments for Features0-3,440-6,120-9,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$37,653$41,018$44,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,365$6,555
Total Invoice$23,175$36,141$41,883$47,518
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-5,438-8,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$33,116$36,445$39,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,329$6,239

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Sequoia

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOptimaSequoiaSequoiaSequoia
TrimEXSR5LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power retractable rear window $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Sunshades, third row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
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
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plates $150$150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Transmission temperature gauge  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$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$2,900$6,340$9,020$12,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,440$6,120$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,025-5,438-8,163

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Sequoia

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaSequoia
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in122.0 in
Length186.4 in205.1 in
Width71.1 in79.8 in
Height58.3 in74.6 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.5,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in66.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in62.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft318.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.866.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.8120.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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%
5.7L V8
DOHC-4v
381 hp@5600
401 lb-ft@3600
FeatureValueRequested?
5.7L V8
DOHC-4v
381 hp@5600
401 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested160069%
Total Not Requested72531%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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