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Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,753

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $1,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,607

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $1,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimXRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,880 $19,395
Base Invoice $16,179 $18,045
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400  
Power Package 605  
Floor mats 88  
CD changer, in-dash 200  
Rear spoiler   200
Sunroof   800
2.7L V6   1,005
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159  
Power Package 484  
Floor mats 55  
CD changer, in-dash 150  
Rear spoiler   160
Sunroof   715
2.7L V6   845
Options (change) 2,293 2,005
Options (change) 1,848 1,720
Destination 580 640
Total Price $20,753 $22,040
Total Invoice $18,607 $20,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $498
Model Year20062007
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimXRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$20,753$22,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,753$19,560
Total Invoice$18,607$20,405
Adjustments for Features0-2,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,607$18,109

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062007
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimXRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$770$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,296

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062007
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.1 in
Length178.3 in186.4 in
Width66.9 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,670 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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