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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: $12,663

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162009
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimXLE PremiumHybrid XLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,850 $38,100 $37,050 $40,450 $41,950 $20,690
Base Invoice $32,266 $34,291 $33,346 $36,406 $37,756 $19,255
Bodyside moldings 209 209 209 209 209  
Floor mats 225 225 225 225 225  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379 379 379      
Convenience Package           970
Premium Package           1,300
Navigation system           1,200
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125 125  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250 250      
Convenience Package           865
Premium Package           1,160
Navigation system           1,075
Options (change) 813 813 813 434 434 3,470
Options (change) 515 515 515 265 265 3,100
Destination 835 835 835 835 835 675
Total Price $37,498 $39,748 $38,698 $41,719 $43,219 $24,835
Total Invoice $33,616 $35,641 $34,696 $37,506 $38,856 $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: $10,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,219
Model Year201620162016201620162009
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimXLE PremiumHybrid XLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H268hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H175hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6T6CVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9785, 11785, 11360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$37,498$39,748$38,698$41,719$43,219$24,835
Adjustments for Features-2,640-2,565-3,640-5,415-5,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,858$37,183$35,058$36,304$37,879$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$200$1,446$3,021$0
Total Invoice$33,616$35,641$34,696$37,506$38,856$23,030
Adjustments for Features-2,367-2,300-3,264-4,868-4,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,249$33,341$31,432$32,638$34,055$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,092$183$1,389$2,806$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162016201620162009
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonOptima
TrimXLE PremiumHybrid XLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100  
CVT $1000  $1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear     $125
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150 
LED headlights  $1000   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,615$4,540$5,615$7,390$7,315$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$2,565$3,640$5,415$5,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,367-2,300-3,264-4,868-4,8010

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162009
ModelAvalonOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.1 in
Length195.3 in189.0 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 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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