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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: $18,653

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $3,037

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,755

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $3,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $19,620 $20,370
Audio Value Package 200      
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400 1,400    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300    
Floor mats 88 88    
Alloy wheels 390      
Extra Value Package 1   900    
CD changer, in-dash   200    
Premium Package       2,000
Audio Value Package 180      
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159 1,159    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258    
Floor mats 55 55    
Alloy wheels 312      
Extra Value Package 1   810    
CD changer, in-dash   150    
Premium Package       1,790
Options (change) 2,378 2,888 0 2,000
Options (change) 1,964 2,432 0 1,790
Destination 660 660 695 695
Total Price $18,653 $18,998 $21,690 $24,670
Total Invoice $16,755 $17,073 $20,315 $22,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG28/37 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$18,653$18,998$21,690$24,670
Adjustments for Features0-400-3,905-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,653$18,598$17,785$19,065
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$1,280
Total Invoice$16,755$17,073$20,315$22,855
Adjustments for Features0-359-3,657-5,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,755$16,714$16,658$17,662
Cost Above Minimum$41$0$0$1,004

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Intermittent wipers $0  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $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$1,520$1,920$5,425$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$3,905$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-359-3,657-5,193

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.1 in
Length178.3 in189.0 in
Width66.9 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,530 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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