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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: $21,069

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $3,766

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,329

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $3,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelCorolla iMOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,850 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $17,454 $19,255 $19,665
Display Audio with Navigation 900    
Bodyside moldings 239    
Floor mats 185    
Navigation system   1,200 1,200
Premium Package   1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   970 800
Display Audio with Navigation 700    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Floor mats 125    
Navigation system   1,075 1,075
Premium Package   1,160 1,160
Convenience Package   865 715
Options (change) 1,324 3,470 3,300
Options (change) 980 3,100 2,950
Destination 895 675 675
Total Price $21,069 $24,835 $25,115
Total Invoice $19,329 $23,030 $23,290

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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: $1,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,299
Model Year201820092009
ModelCorolla iMOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine137hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$21,069$24,835$25,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,590-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,069$22,245$22,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$19,329$23,030$23,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,402-2,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,329$20,628$21,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$538

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla iM vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820092009
ModelCorolla iMOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,285$4,875$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,402-2,124

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla iM vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelCorolla iMOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.1 in
Length170.5 in189.0 in
Width69.3 in71.1 in
Height55.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla iM

Display Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

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