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Toyota Camry vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Camry vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,799

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCamryCamryCamryCamryOptima
TrimSEXLESE V6XLE V6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,240 $25,000 $24,915 $28,120 $19,895
Base Invoice $18,902 $22,250 $22,174 $25,026 $18,510
Sunroof 940   940    
Stability control 650 650 650 650 650
Convenience Package 275   275   700
Leather Package 1,770   1,770    
Floor mats 184 184 184 184  
Rear spoiler 200   200   200
Leather seating surfaces   1,050      
Heated front seats   440   440  
Appearance Package         700
Premium Package         1,300
Sunroof 752   752    
Stability control 520 520 520 520 580
Convenience Package 220   220   625
Leather Package 1,416   1,416    
Floor mats 112 112 112 112  
Rear spoiler 160   160   160
Leather seating surfaces   840      
Heated front seats   352   352  
Appearance Package         625
Premium Package         1,160
Options (change) 4,019 2,324 4,019 1,274 3,550
Options (change) 3,180 1,824 3,180 984 3,150
Destination 660 660 660 660 675
Total Price $25,919 $27,984 $29,594 $30,054 $24,120
Total Invoice $22,742 $24,734 $26,014 $26,670 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Camry vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,060
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCamryCamryCamryCamryOptima
TrimSEXLESE V6XLE V6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4268hp V6268hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionM5A5T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6440, 8160, 6440, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$25,919$27,984$29,594$30,054$24,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,940-1,100-2,140-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,919$26,044$28,494$27,914$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$2,575$1,995$0
Total Invoice$22,742$24,734$26,014$26,670$22,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,715-967-1,899-1,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,742$23,019$25,047$24,771$20,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$2,305$2,029$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Camry vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCamryCamryCamryCamryOptima
TrimSEXLESE V6XLE V6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed automatic $900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250 $250 
Sunshade, rear $125 $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net $40 $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Ionizing air filtration $50 $50 
Rear air vents $100 $100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325
CD player$125 $125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Trip computer $150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 $75 
Metal pedals$75 $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$1,090$3,030$2,190$3,230$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,940$1,100$2,140$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,715-967-1,899-1,653

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Camry vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelCamryOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length189.2 in186.4 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Camry SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested132584%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry SE V6

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested132584%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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