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Toyota Corolla iM vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla iM vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,879

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $10,452

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,209

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $9,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCorolla iMOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,850 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $17,454 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Floor mats 185      
Display Audio with Navigation 900      
Cargo net 49 50 50 50
Cargo mat   95 95  
Technology Package       3,000
Floor mats 125      
Display Audio with Navigation 700      
Cargo net 35 42 42 42
Cargo mat   78 78  
Technology Package       2,727
Options (change) 1,134 145 145 3,050
Options (change) 860 120 120 2,769
Destination 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $20,879 $32,030 $31,331 $34,445
Total Invoice $19,209 $29,767 $28,839 $32,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla iM vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla iM
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,039
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCorolla iMOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine137hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,879$32,030$31,331$34,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,255-3,105-9,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,879$28,775$28,226$24,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,785$3,236$0
Total Invoice$19,209$29,767$28,839$32,044
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-2,858-8,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,209$26,742$25,981$23,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,494$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla iM vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCorolla iMOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200  $200
Lane departure warning$200  $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$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$2,520$5,775$5,625$11,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255$3,105$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,025-2,858-8,796

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla iM vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelCorolla iMOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length170.5 in191.1 in
Width69.3 in73.2 in
Height55.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla iM

Display Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested155050%
Total Not Requested152550%

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