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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,694

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaSolara
TrimEXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,895 $26,405
Base Invoice $18,510 $23,764
Stability control 650 650
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200 200
Side curtain airbags   400
Floor mats   184
Stability control 580 559
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160 160
Side curtain airbags   344
Floor mats   112
Options (change) 3,155 1,434
Options (change) 2,740 1,175
Destination 675 580
Total Price $23,725 $28,419
Total Invoice $21,925 $25,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,589
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,500
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaSolara
TrimEXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine185hp V6225hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$23,725$28,419
Adjustments for Features0-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,725$28,314
Total Invoice$21,925$25,519
Adjustments for Features0-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,925$25,425

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaSolara
TrimEXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,500$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in107.1 in
Length186.4 in192.5 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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