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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: $24,543

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $10,357

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,982

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $10,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimXRSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $26,500
Base Invoice $17,256 $24,760
Leather seating surfaces 1,490  
Power Package 635  
Satellite radio 449  
Floor mats 199  
Navigation system 1,300 1,400
Sunroof 890  
Limited Package   3,300
Premium Package   2,950
Leather seating surfaces 1,192  
Power Package 508  
Satellite radio 359  
Floor mats 130  
Navigation system 1,105 1,250
Sunroof 712  
Limited Package   2,937
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 4,963 7,650
Options (change) 4,006 6,822
Destination 720 750
Total Price $24,543 $34,900
Total Invoice $21,982 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,291
Model Year20092012
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimXRSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,543$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-6,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,543$28,360
Total Invoice$21,982$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-6,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,982$26,273

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimXRSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,660$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,059

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.0 in
Length178.7 in190.7 in
Width69.3 in72.1 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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