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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: $20,015

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $4,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,983

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $4,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
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      
Alloy wheels 390        
Extra Value Package 1   900      
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      
Alloy wheels 312        
Extra Value Package 1   810      
Options (change) 3,740 4,050 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,192 3,510 0 0 0
Destination 660 660 800 800 800
Total Price $20,015 $20,160 $24,450 $27,600 $32,750
Total Invoice $17,983 $18,151 $22,895 $25,840 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,946
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$20,015$20,160$24,450$27,600$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,180-3,905-7,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,015$19,960$21,270$23,695$25,115
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$2,425$3,845
Total Invoice$17,983$18,151$22,895$25,840$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-180-2,978-3,656-7,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,983$17,971$19,917$22,184$23,278
Cost Above Minimum$12$0$0$2,267$3,361

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports    $0
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
Intermittent wipers $0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$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 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support    $0
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$125
HD radio    $50
Media drive, small    $5
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic information    $25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats    $200
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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$6,025$6,750$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,180$3,905$7,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-2,978-3,656-7,077

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
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.3,224 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%

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