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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,664

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082006
ModelCamryCamryCamryCamryCamryOptima
TrimSEXLESE V6XLE V6HybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,240 $25,000 $24,915 $28,120 $25,200 $19,100
Base Invoice $18,902 $22,250 $22,174 $25,026 $22,680 $17,605
Sunroof 940   940   940  
Convenience Package 275   275      
Leather seating surfaces 1,300 1,050 1,300   1,300  
Floor mats 184 184 184 184 184 85
Rear spoiler 200   200     220
Heated mirrors 30   30   30  
Upgrade Package         1,150  
Leather Package           1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)           795
CD changer, remote           375
Sunroof 752   752   752  
Convenience Package 220   220      
Leather seating surfaces 1,040 840 1,040   1,040  
Floor mats 112 112 112 112 112 65
Rear spoiler 160   160     169
Heated mirrors 24   24   24  
Upgrade Package         989  
Leather Package           890
Antilock brakes (ABS)           710
CD changer, remote           288
Options (change) 2,929 1,234 2,929 184 3,604 2,475
Options (change) 2,308 952 2,308 112 2,917 2,122
Destination 660 660 660 660 660 590
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $24,829 $26,894 $28,504 $28,964 $26,864 $22,165
Total Invoice $21,870 $23,862 $25,142 $25,798 $23,657 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Camry vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,844
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,726
Model Year200820082008200820082006
ModelCamryCamryCamryCamryCamryOptima
TrimSEXLESE V6XLE V6HybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4268hp V6268hp V6187hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionM5A5T6T6CVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6440, 8160, 6440, 8440, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16205/60-15
Total Price$24,829$26,894$28,504$28,964$26,864$22,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,015-1,100-2,215-2,415-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,829$24,879$27,404$26,749$24,449$21,605
Cost Above Minimum$380$430$2,955$2,300$0$0
Total Invoice$21,870$23,862$25,142$25,798$23,657$20,317
Adjustments for Features0-1,788-970-1,973-2,127-513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,870$22,074$24,172$23,825$21,530$19,804
Cost Above Minimum$340$544$2,642$2,295$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Camry vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082008200820082006
ModelCamryCamryCamryCamryCamryOptima
TrimSEXLESE V6XLE V6HybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
5-speed automatic $900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100  
CVT    $1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 $250$250 
Sunshade, rear $125 $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Stability control    $400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net $40 $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50 $50$50 
Rear air vents $100 $100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0   
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 $100$100 
Cassette player     $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325 
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player$125 $125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75
Trip computer $150 $150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Total Value of Features$1,990$4,005$3,090$4,205$4,405$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015$1,100$2,215$2,415$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,788-970-1,973-2,127-513

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Camry vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelCamryOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.2 in185.8 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.6 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry SE V6

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Camry Hybrid

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0No
JBL, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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