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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: $10,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimBaseLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $35,835 $19,895
Base Invoice $29,336 $32,252 $18,510
Floor mats 199 199  
Rear spoiler 349 349 200
Heated front seats 440    
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Floor mats 126 126  
Rear spoiler 219 219 160
Heated front seats 392    
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 988 548 3,550
Options (change) 737 345 3,150
Destination 760 760 675
Total Price $34,343 $37,143 $24,120
Total Invoice $30,833 $33,357 $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: $9,593
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,932
Model Year201120112008
ModelAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimBaseLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9660, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$34,343$37,143$24,120
Adjustments for Features-630-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,713$34,013$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$30,833$33,357$22,335
Adjustments for Features-566-2,8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,267$30,546$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$279$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112008
ModelAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimBaseLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $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 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$2,980$5,480$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-566-2,8110

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelAvalonOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.1 in
Length197.6 in186.4 in
Width72.8 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,573 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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
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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