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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: $19,358

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $892

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,442

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $2,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Audio Value Package 200            
Side curtain airbags 655 655          
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          
Audio Value Package 180            
Side curtain airbags 563 563          
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          
Options (change) 3,083 3,393 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,651 2,969 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 660 660 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $19,358 $19,503 $20,250 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450
Total Invoice $17,442 $17,610 $19,845 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $567
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,160
Model Year2008200820122012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A4M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$19,358$19,503$20,250$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450
Adjustments for Features-470-6700-4,550-4,550-5,275-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,888$18,833$20,250$19,400$21,300$21,975$23,300
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$850$0$1,900$2,575$3,900
Total Invoice$17,442$17,610$19,845$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770
Adjustments for Features-423-6050-4,260-4,260-4,938-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,019$17,005$19,845$18,165$19,945$20,572$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$14$0$1,680$0$1,780$2,407$3,655

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820122012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
6-speed manual  $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote keyless entry$225$225 $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200   $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Compass   $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback      $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$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$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$50
Floor mats$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
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$50   $50
Metal pedals     $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$2,745$2,945$2,275$6,825$6,825$7,550$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$670$0$4,550$4,550$5,275$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-423-6050-4,260-4,260-4,938-2,950

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

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%

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