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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,993

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelAvalonOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,835 $26,500
Base Invoice $32,252 $24,760
Navigation system 1,450 1,400
Floor mats 199  
Rear spoiler 349  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system 1,291 1,250
Floor mats 126  
Rear spoiler 219  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 1,998 4,350
Options (change) 1,636 3,885
Destination 760 750
Total Price $38,593 $31,600
Total Invoice $34,648 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,463
Model Year20112012
ModelAvalonOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$38,593$31,600
Adjustments for Features-8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,713$31,600
Total Invoice$34,648$29,395
Adjustments for Features-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,858$29,395

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,080$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7900

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelAvalonOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.0 in
Length197.6 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in72.1 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested112537%
Total Not Requested188063%

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