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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: $32,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelAvalonOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,435 $30,500
Base Invoice $32,792 $28,380
Floor mats 199  
Rear spoiler 349  
Remote start 499 425
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats 126  
Rear spoiler 219  
Remote start 280 353
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 1,047 825
Options (change) 625 686
Destination 760 895
Total Price $38,242 $32,220
Total Invoice $34,177 $29,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,422
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,518
Model Year20122018
ModelAvalonOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$38,242$32,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,242$30,820
Total Invoice$34,177$29,961
Adjustments for Features0-1,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,177$28,659

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelAvalonOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,725$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,302

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelAvalonOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.4 in
Length197.6 in191.1 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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