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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: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,267

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimXLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $35,185 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,607 $31,312 $17,605
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 347 347 2,255
Options (change) 236 236 1,953
Destination 720 720 590
Total Price $33,212 $36,252 $21,945
Total Invoice $29,563 $32,268 $20,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,653
Model Year200920092006
ModelAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimXLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/60-15
Total Price$33,212$36,252$21,945
Adjustments for Features-1,980-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,232$32,197$21,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$0
Total Invoice$29,563$32,268$20,148
Adjustments for Features-1,762-3,6090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,801$28,659$20,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$858$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092006
ModelAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimXLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$3,905$5,980$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,762-3,6090

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelAvalonOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length197.2 in185.8 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima specs.

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

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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