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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: $30,034

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,916

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,929

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $2,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaSolara
TrimSXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,800 $26,405
Base Invoice $25,040 $23,764
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 1,350
Stability control   650
Side curtain airbags   400
Rear spoiler   200
Satellite radio   449
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 1,163
Stability control   559
Side curtain airbags   344
Rear spoiler   160
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 4,350 3,049
Options (change) 3,885 2,585
Destination 800 580
Total Price $31,950 $30,034
Total Invoice $29,725 $26,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97
Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaSolara
TrimSXSLE 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)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,950$30,034
Adjustments for Features-3,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,840$30,034
Total Invoice$29,725$26,929
Adjustments for Features-2,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,832$26,929

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaSolara
TrimSXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,025$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8930

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20132006
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 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested283093%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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