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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,719

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelAvalonOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,435 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $32,792 $25,920 $33,140
Navigation system 1,450    
Rear spoiler 349    
Technology Package   2,400  
Premium Package   3,300  
Cargo net   50 50
Navigation system 1,291    
Rear spoiler 219    
Technology Package   2,230  
Premium Package   3,060  
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 1,799 5,750 50
Options (change) 1,510 5,332 42
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $38,994 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $35,062 $32,077 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,369
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,593
Model Year201220152015
ModelAvalonOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$38,994$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-650-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,994$33,625$34,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$35,062$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-608-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,062$31,469$32,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$668

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220152015
ModelAvalonOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
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  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,200$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-608-1,870

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
ModelAvalonOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.0 in
Length197.6 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in72.1 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.3 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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested137542%
Total Not Requested190058%

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