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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: $20,463

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,237

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,299

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,315 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $13,859 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Audio Value Package 200      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 800      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390      
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400      
Leather seating surfaces 650      
Floor mats 88      
Alloy wheels 390      
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Audio Value Package 180      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 740      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335      
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159      
Leather seating surfaces 520      
Floor mats 55      
Alloy wheels 312      
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Options (change) 4,568 2,250 2,150 0
Options (change) 3,860 2,010 1,920 0
Destination 580 750 750 750
Total Price $20,463 $25,700 $27,600 $27,250
Total Invoice $18,299 $23,970 $25,750 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,469
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$20,463$25,700$27,600$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-4,505-4,505-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,463$21,195$23,095$25,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$4,745
Total Invoice$18,299$23,970$25,750$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-4,202-4,203-1,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,299$19,768$21,547$24,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,779$4,516

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Media drive, small   $5
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,520$8,025$8,025$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,505$4,505$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,202-4,203-1,226

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.0 in
Length178.3 in190.7 in
Width66.9 in72.1 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

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