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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $643

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,060

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimXRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $20,995
Base Invoice $17,256 $19,620
Leather seating surfaces 1,490  
Power Package 635  
Satellite radio 449  
Floor mats 199  
Navigation system 1,300 1,200
Sunroof 890  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,190  
Premium Package   2,200
Leather seating surfaces 1,192  
Power Package 508  
Satellite radio 359  
Floor mats 130  
Navigation system 1,105 1,075
Sunroof 712  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,078  
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 6,153 3,400
Options (change) 5,084 3,035
Destination 720 695
Total Price $25,733 $25,090
Total Invoice $23,060 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,183
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,143
Model Year20092010
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimXRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$25,733$25,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,733$23,550
Total Invoice$23,060$23,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,060$21,917

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimXRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,585$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,433

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.1 in
Length178.7 in189.0 in
Width69.3 in71.1 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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