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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimTouringXLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,575 $31,625 $34,665 $19,895
Base Invoice $26,423 $27,829 $30,504 $18,510
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347 347  
Stability control 650 650 650 650
Heated front seats 440 440    
Sunroof 860      
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Rear spoiler       200
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236 236  
Stability control 520 520 520 580
Heated front seats 352 352    
Sunroof 688      
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 2,297 1,437 997 3,550
Options (change) 1,796 1,108 756 3,150
Destination 720 720 720 675
Total Price $32,592 $33,782 $36,382 $24,120
Total Invoice $28,939 $29,657 $31,980 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,381
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimTouringXLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$32,592$33,782$36,382$24,120
Adjustments for Features-3500-1,875-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,242$33,782$34,507$24,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$2,265$0
Total Invoice$28,939$29,657$31,980$22,335
Adjustments for Features-3110-1,648-88
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,628$29,657$30,332$22,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,029$1,704$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimTouringXLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,780$2,430$4,305$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$1,875$95
Value of Feature Adjustments-3110-1,648-88

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelAvalonOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.1 in
Length197.2 in186.4 in
Width72.8 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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