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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: $30,789

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,161

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,603

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $2,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelOptimaOptimaSolara
TrimSXHybrid EXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,800 $31,950 $27,155
Base Invoice $25,040 $29,555 $24,438
Premium Package 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400   1,300
Stability control     650
Satellite radio     449
Xenon HID headlights     515
Premium Package 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250   1,115
Stability control     559
Satellite radio     359
Xenon HID headlights     412
Options (change) 4,350 0 2,914
Options (change) 3,885 0 2,445
Destination 800 800 720
Total Price $31,950 $32,750 $30,789
Total Invoice $29,725 $30,355 $27,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,149
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27
Model Year201320132008
ModelOptimaOptimaSolara
TrimSXHybrid EXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine274hp I4159hp I4 H210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,950$32,750$30,789
Adjustments for Features-2,310-2,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,640$30,085$30,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$29,725$30,355$27,603
Adjustments for Features-2,149-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,576$27,885$27,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year201320132008
ModelOptimaOptimaSolara
TrimSXHybrid EXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small $5 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,025$6,380$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$2,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,149-2,4700

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,224 lb.3,441 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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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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
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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