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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimBaseLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,195 $36,435 $20,690
Base Invoice $29,876 $32,792 $19,255
Floor mats 199 199  
Navigation system 2,350 1,450 1,200
Heated front seats 440    
Convenience Package     970
Premium Package     1,300
Floor mats 126 126  
Navigation system 2,092 1,291 1,075
Heated front seats 392    
Convenience Package     865
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 2,989 1,649 3,470
Options (change) 2,610 1,417 3,100
Destination 760 760 675
Total Price $36,944 $38,844 $24,835
Total Invoice $33,246 $34,969 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,941
Model Year201220122009
ModelAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimBaseLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12660, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$36,944$38,844$24,835
Adjustments for Features-1,030-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,914$35,514$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$33,246$34,969$23,030
Adjustments for Features-927-2,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,319$31,971$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$348$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122009
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
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,080$5,380$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-927-2,9980

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelAvalonOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.1 in
Length197.6 in189.0 in
Width72.8 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,573 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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