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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: $20,211

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,829

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,108

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $6,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $25,140 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $23,453 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435
Audio Value Package 200          
Stability control 650 650        
4-speed automatic 800 800        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300        
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400 1,400        
Alloy wheels 390          
Cargo net 49 49 50 50 50 50
Floor mats 88 88        
Cargo mat 59 59        
Extra Value Package 1   900        
Technology Package       2,380    
Audio Value Package 180          
Stability control 559 559        
4-speed automatic 724 724        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258        
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159 1,159        
Alloy wheels 312          
Cargo net 34 34 42 42 42 42
Floor mats 55 55        
Cargo mat 36 36        
Extra Value Package 1   810        
Technology Package       2,212    
Options (change) 3,936 4,246 50 2,430 50 50
Options (change) 3,317 3,635 42 2,254 42 42
Destination 660 660 850 850 850 850
Total Price $20,211 $20,356 $26,040 $35,475 $30,840 $36,940
Total Invoice $18,108 $18,276 $24,345 $32,960 $28,757 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,435
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4185hp I4159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,211$20,356$26,040$35,475$30,840$36,940
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,080-8,540-6,405-11,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,211$20,156$21,960$26,935$24,435$25,585
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$4,975$2,475$3,625
Total Invoice$18,108$18,276$24,345$32,960$28,757$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-180-3,814-7,935-5,972-10,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,108$18,096$20,531$25,025$22,785$23,775
Cost Above Minimum$12$0$0$4,494$2,254$3,244

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125 $125$125
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system   $200 $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75 $75$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40 $40$40
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 $1200
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125  
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50  
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250 $250
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25 $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass   $0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100  
Fog lights $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$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
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$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100 $100$100
Heated front seats   $200  
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,385$3,585$7,465$11,925$9,790$14,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,080$8,540$6,405$11,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-3,814-7,935-5,972-10,552

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082016
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.1 in
Width66.9 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.9 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

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%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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