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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: $30,200

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $7,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $5,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelAvalonOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,065 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $29,976 $23,455 $24,760
Stability control 650    
Preferred Accessory Package 347    
Navigation system 1,900 1,400 1,400
Satellite radio 449    
Premium Package   2,950 2,950
Stability control 520    
Preferred Accessory Package 236    
Navigation system 1,625 1,250 1,250
Satellite radio 359    
Premium Package   2,635 2,635
Options (change) 3,346 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 2,740 3,885 3,885
Destination 620 750 750
Total Price $38,031 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $33,336 $28,090 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,926
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,334
Model Year200720122012
ModelAvalonOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$38,031$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-95-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,031$30,105$30,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$33,336$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-88-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,336$28,002$28,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$793

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720122012
ModelAvalonOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,705$4,800$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$95$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-88-600

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072012
ModelAvalonOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.0 in
Length197.2 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in72.1 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.4 ft3

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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 Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested90029%
Total Not Requested220571%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested210570%

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