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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: $20,103

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,597

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,038

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $22,700 $24,700 $26,200 $26,500
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $21,210 $23,080 $24,480 $24,760
Audio Value Package 200          
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400 1,400        
Stability control 650 650        
4-speed automatic 800 800        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300        
Floor mats 88 88        
Alloy wheels 390          
Extra Value Package 1   900        
Premium Package     2,250 2,150 2,000  
Audio Value Package 180          
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159 1,159        
Stability control 559 559        
4-speed automatic 724 724        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258        
Floor mats 55 55        
Alloy wheels 312          
Extra Value Package 1   810        
Premium Package     2,010 1,920 1,790  
Options (change) 3,828 4,138 2,250 2,150 2,000 0
Options (change) 3,247 3,565 2,010 1,920 1,790 0
Destination 660 660 750 750 750 750
Total Price $20,103 $20,248 $25,700 $27,600 $28,950 $27,250
Total Invoice $18,038 $18,206 $23,970 $25,750 $27,020 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $600
Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$20,103$20,248$25,700$27,600$28,950$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,730-5,580-6,355-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,103$20,048$19,970$22,020$22,595$25,015
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$2,050$2,625$5,045
Total Invoice$18,038$18,206$23,970$25,750$27,020$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-180-5,344-5,206-5,931-2,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,038$18,026$18,626$20,544$21,089$23,418
Cost Above Minimum$12$0$0$1,918$2,463$4,792

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera     $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Intermittent wipers $0    
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Media drive, small     $5
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$2,845$3,045$8,575$8,425$9,200$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,730$5,580$6,355$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-5,344-5,206-5,931-2,092

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
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
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 spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested2300100%

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