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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,404

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelAvalonOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,185 $26,800
Base Invoice $31,312 $25,040
Navigation system 2,000 1,400
Satellite radio 449  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system 1,700 1,250
Satellite radio 359  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 2,449 4,350
Options (change) 2,059 3,885
Destination 720 800
Total Price $38,354 $31,950
Total Invoice $34,091 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,701
Model Year20092013
ModelAvalonOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$38,354$31,950
Adjustments for Features0-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,354$31,590
Total Invoice$34,091$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,091$29,390

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092013
ModelAvalonOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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$4,490$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,495 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
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
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested213070%

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