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Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,141

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimXLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,225 $33,965 $20,995
Base Invoice $27,477 $29,888 $19,620
Stability control 1,090 650  
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Navigation system 2,540 1,900 1,200
Premium Package     2,200
Stability control 872 520  
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Navigation system 2,105 1,625 1,075
Premium Package     1,960
Options (change) 4,426 3,346 3,400
Options (change) 3,572 2,740 3,035
Destination 580 580 695
Total Price $36,231 $37,891 $25,090
Total Invoice $31,629 $33,208 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,056
Model Year200620062010
ModelAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimXLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12360, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$36,231$37,891$25,090
Adjustments for Features-255-2,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,976$35,861$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$0
Total Invoice$31,629$33,208$23,350
Adjustments for Features-223-1,7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,406$31,429$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$23$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062010
ModelAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimXLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$2,355$4,130$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$2,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-223-1,7790

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelAvalonOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.1 in
Length197.2 in189.0 in
Width72.8 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

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