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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $418

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,881

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaSolara
TrimEX TurboSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,700 $26,405
Base Invoice $23,080 $23,764
Premium Package 2,150  
Technology Package 2,000  
Stability control   650
Side curtain airbags   400
Floor mats   184
Satellite radio   449
Navigation system   1,350
Premium Package 1,920  
Technology Package 1,785  
Stability control   559
Side curtain airbags   344
Floor mats   112
Satellite radio   359
Navigation system   1,163
Options (change) 4,150 3,033
Options (change) 3,705 2,537
Destination 750 580
Total Price $29,600 $30,018
Total Invoice $27,535 $26,881

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,013
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,760
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaSolara
TrimEX TurboSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine274hp I4225hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,600$30,018
Adjustments for Features-2,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,005$30,018
Total Invoice$27,535$26,881
Adjustments for Features-2,4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,121$26,881

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaSolara
TrimEX TurboSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,650$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4140

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.0 in107.1 in
Length190.7 in192.5 in
Width72.1 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara specs.

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 seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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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