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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $11,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $9,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelAvalonOptima
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $37,756 $24,020
Floor mats 225  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379  
Premium Technology Package   5,350
Floor mats 140  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Premium Technology Package   4,780
Options (change) 604 5,350
Options (change) 390 4,780
Destination 835 750
Total Price $43,389 $31,800
Total Invoice $38,981 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,074
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,172
Model Year20162012
ModelAvalonOptima
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/39 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)785, 11550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$43,389$31,800
Adjustments for Features-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,874$31,800
Total Invoice$38,981$29,550
Adjustments for Features-2,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,722$29,550

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelAvalonOptima
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,215$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2590

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelAvalonOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.0 in
Length195.3 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested432567%
Total Not Requested213033%

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